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FNB 957T

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

157,748 mi
Last recorded157,748 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNB 957T
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 157,748 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 157,745 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 157,724 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 148,784 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 148,783 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 145,090 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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FNB 957T is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FNB 957T, 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.

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What year was FNB 957T registered?

FNB 957T is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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