1997 Ford Explorer 4.0L Petrol · R86 NSR
1997 Ford Explorer (4.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1997. Recorded mileage 120,410 miles. MOT expired on 15 May 2009. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- FORD EXPLORER
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 15 May 2009
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,410 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 4.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R86 NSR Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/05/2009
- 120,410 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 41 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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R86 NSR Mileage History
- 06/10/2006105,194 mi
- 19/10/2006105,194 mi
- 09/11/2007113,407 mi+8,213 mi
- 13/05/2008116,894 mi+3,487 mi
- 16/05/2008116,894 mi
- 28/05/2009120,410 mi+3,516 mi
Average of roughly 5,758 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
R86 NSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Ford Explorer (R86 NSR) between October 2006 and May 2009.
The record contains 3 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2009 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)”; “Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)”.
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