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336 DBF

1997 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,394 mi
Last recorded80,394 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration336 DBF
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,394 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,035 miles

Brake pivot worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 25,420 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

rear brakes binding

Fail 27 Jul 2007 25,410 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,072 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 47,072 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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336 DBF is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 38,092 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 336 DBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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336 DBF is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 July 1997.

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