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R83 EJA

1998 Toyota Harrier

Black Petrol 2959cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,150 mi
Last recorded167,150 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Harrier109,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 EJA
MakeToyota
ModelHarrier
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,959cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 167,150 miles

Nearside Rear SHOKER LITE MISSED

Pass 23 Nov 2022 165,780 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear sill and underbody

Pass 1 Nov 2021 162,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2020 160,016 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 157,384 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2019 157,384 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2018 154,088 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Underbody corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2017 15,118 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all four (4.1.E.1)

all the vehicle underside and suspension components and brake components all have a degree of surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2016 147,324 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 144,631 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 144,631 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 142,212 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2014 142,207 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 139,883 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 139,883 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 137,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2012 137,745 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 135,036 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 125,237 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear antiroll bar mounting rubbers worn slightly

rear eshaust box one of three mounting brackets corroded and insecure

Pass 7 Jun 2008 118,592 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2007 110,872 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 110,872 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 May 2006 102,628 miles

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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R83 EJA is a 1998 Toyota Harrier in Black with a 2,959cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R83 EJA, 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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R83 EJA is a 1998 Toyota Harrier, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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