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A316 KJX

1983 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,293 mi
Last recorded90,293 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Land Rover 8857,341 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA316 KJX
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2017 90,293 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Direction indicators not working all indicators flash on either left or right poition (1.4.A.2c)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front swivel joint on axle leaking slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,989 miles

service brake only just met requirements

Pass 10 Apr 2015 87,024 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 85,969 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 85,969 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre side wall has age related cracks

Fail 24 Feb 2011 85,969 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 85,969 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2006

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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A316 KJX is a 1983 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A316 KJX, 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 A316 KJX registered?

A316 KJX is a 1983 Land Rover 88, first registered on 26 September 1983.

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