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PMS 955W

1981 Land Rover 88

Beige Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,270 mi
Last recorded96,270 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2008
Typical for 1981 Land Rover 8856,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPMS 955W
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2008 96,270 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 96,260 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak from offside rear brake drum

small crack in offside door mirror

Pass 14 Aug 2007 95,708 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 94,800 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 94,800 miles

Front Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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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PMS 955W is a 1981 Land Rover 88 in Beige with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1981 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 56,095 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 PMS 955W, 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 45 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PMS 955W registered?

PMS 955W is a 1981 Land Rover 88, first registered on 19 March 1981.

Is PMS 955W safe to buy?

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