MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear hazard lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive Several (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear hazard lamp not working
Oil leak, but not excessive Several (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play rear most (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear outrigger corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn nearside rear spring upper shackle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Offside front hazard waning lamp not working
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and Rear (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 149n/s 118o/s (3.7.B.5b)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front and Rear (3.6.B.4e)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Front slight fraying on seat belt
all tyres slightly perished
steering box has slight play
Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)
Offside Front Upper Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?
Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A151 VAX is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Grey with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
Across all 1983 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 57,341 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 A151 VAX, 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 43 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was A151 VAX registered?
A151 VAX is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 December 1983.
Is A151 VAX safe to buy?
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