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R214 VOD

1998 Toyota Harrier

Gold Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

173,016 mi
Last recorded173,016 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Toyota Harrier109,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 VOD
MakeToyota
ModelHarrier
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 173,016 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2019 173,012 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track arm outter bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track arm outter bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 30 May 2019 172,968 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2019 172,642 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2018 171,405 miles

Nearside Rear Lower rear most link arm slight play in outter bush

Fail 9 May 2018 171,327 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower rear most link arm slight play in outter bush

Pass 8 May 2017 167,814 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak at engine ()

both headlamps fogged

Pass 17 May 2016 162,643 miles

engine missfire

n/s/r lower link rod slight play in bearing

rear sub frame bushes perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 11 May 2016 162,434 miles

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

rear sub frame bushes perishing

slight oil leak

n/s/r lower link rod slight play in bearing

engine missfire

Pass 21 Apr 2015 157,122 miles

rear subframe bushes slightly deteriorating

Pass 28 Apr 2014 151,546 miles

front tyres wearing @ inner edge

Pass 29 Apr 2013 146,627 miles

front pads worn close to limit

Pass 13 Apr 2012 140,940 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 135,308 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 135,308 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 125,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 125,224 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 119,959 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 114,572 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 106,005 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 106,005 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 100,314 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outter edge

How Reliable is the Toyota Harrier?

Based on 3,273 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
position lamp(s) not working 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 67
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R214 VOD is a 1998 Toyota Harrier in Gold with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Harrier models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 109,859 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 Toyota Harrier fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R214 VOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Harrier typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Harrier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R214 VOD is a 1998 Toyota Harrier, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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