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A151 VAX

1983 Land Rover 88

Grey Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2024
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

89,303 mi
Last recorded89,303 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2023
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA151 VAX
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2023 89,303 miles

Nearside Rear hazard lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive Several (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 89,290 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 88,982 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2020 88,923 miles

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))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 88,731 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2019 88,731 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,630 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 87,602 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 87,262 miles

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)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 87,255 miles

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)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 86,928 miles

Offside Front slight fraying on seat belt

all tyres slightly perished

steering box has slight play

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,577 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 86,557 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for A151 VAX shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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