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J15 YJS

1998 Land Rover Freelander

Red Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,880 mi
Last recorded79,880 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelander97,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ15 YJS
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2011 79,880 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s brake disc corroded (outer side)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 75,129 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC HAS SLIGHT RUST.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jun 2010 75,121 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

BOTH SIDES REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC HAS SLIGHT RUST.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,644 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,622 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2008 65,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 64,416 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 64,407 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 59,038 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 52,413 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2005 52,413 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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J15 YJS is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander in Red with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J15 YJS, 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 J15 YJS registered?

J15 YJS is a 1998 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 8 May 1998.

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