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FUS 48S

1997 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2025cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,594 mi
Last recorded97,594 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFUS 48S
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,025cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 97,594 miles

exhaust loose at front pipe/manifold but not likely to fall off

nsr axle oil seal leaking but not contaminating the brakes

Fail 4 Oct 2018 97,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

exhaust loose at front pipe/manifold but not likely to fall off

nsr axle oil seal leaking but not contaminating the brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2017 95,573 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 95,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulk head (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired bulk head (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

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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FUS 48S is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,025cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 38,092 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 FUS 48S, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FUS 48S registered?

FUS 48S is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is FUS 48S safe to buy?

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