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CLC 835T

1978 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,261 mi
Last recorded99,261 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLC 835T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 99,261 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/f+o/s/f hub seal slight leak

Pass 26 Oct 2011 92,450 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 92,003 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 91,975 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 90,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre outer wall perished

osf tyre outer wall perished

Fail 21 Sep 2009 90,546 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nsf tyre outer wall perished

osf tyre outer wall perished

Pass 13 Oct 2008 90,305 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 90,304 miles

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 89,894 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 89,894 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 89,500 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 89,500 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Sep 2005 88,984 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 88,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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
Full Land Rover 88 reliability report

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CLC 835T is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 53,585 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 CLC 835T, 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 48 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CLC 835T registered?

CLC 835T is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 14 September 1978.

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