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PUJ 724X

1982 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,791 mi
Last recorded44,791 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPUJ 724X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 44,791 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 44,873 miles

Central Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cental outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle leaking excesive play in lower joint (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail small splits (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg and rear cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle swivel joint insecure in a stub axle leaking (5.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg and cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 43,860 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 43,858 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure Nearside and offside front (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings out rigga (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 41,715 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 38,857 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 36,424 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both chassis rails slightly corroded

front differential damp

offside swivel joint leaking grease slightly

oil leak

rear cross member slightly corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2014 36,388 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Front Upper Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 33,940 miles

headlights differ in type

slight play in steering idler arm bearing

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jan 2013 33,849 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

headlights differ in type

slight play in steering idler arm bearing

slight roughness in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Jan 2012 32,075 miles

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion around front body mounting points

head lights differ in type but are the same shape and colour

slight wear in steering idler arm bearing

Fail 18 Jan 2012 32,075 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

corrosion around front body mounting points

head lights differ in type but are the same shape and colour

slight wear in steering idler arm bearing

Pass 22 Dec 2010 31,481 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

floor corroded off side and near side

Fail 20 Dec 2010 31,481 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 29,452 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 29,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 27,064 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 26,688 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 24,543 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 19,689 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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PUJ 724X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 PUJ 724X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PUJ 724X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 3 February 1982.

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