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A8 PSV

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

147,941 mi
Last recorded147,941 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 PSV
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 147,941 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 145,429 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 143,159 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 140,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 137,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 May 2012 133,580 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 128,281 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 121,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 121,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 112,376 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 102,803 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 88,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Jun 2006 81,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 81,034 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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A8 PSV is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 97,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A8 PSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A8 PSV registered?

A8 PSV is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is A8 PSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 PSV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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