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DUY 843S

1978 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

16,235 mi
Last recorded16,235 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2009
Typical for 1978 Land Rover 8853,585 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUY 843S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2009 16,235 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 16,235 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 15,405 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 14,288 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 13,256 miles

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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DUY 843S is a 1978 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DUY 843S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DUY 843S?

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What year was DUY 843S registered?

DUY 843S is a 1978 Land Rover 88, first registered on 4 January 1978.

Is DUY 843S safe to buy?

The MOT history for DUY 843S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DUY 843S have outstanding finance?

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