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R298 JAR

2003 Toyota Harrier

Gold Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,625 mi
Last recorded120,625 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Harrier77,204 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelHarrier
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 120,625 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 120,617 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 12 Mar 2008 95,772 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 95,772 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 73,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R298 JAR is a 2003 Toyota Harrier in Gold with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Harrier models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 77,204 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 R298 JAR, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Harrier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R298 JAR registered?

R298 JAR is a 2003 Toyota Harrier, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is R298 JAR safe to buy?

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