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R878 EDB

1998 Toyota Harrier

Black Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

228,640 mi
Last recorded228,640 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Toyota Harrier109,859 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 EDB
MakeToyota
ModelHarrier
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 228,640 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt cracking

front heat shield loose

fuel filler pipes badly corroded

slight play n/s/f sttering rack arm at inner fixing

sump badly corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2008 228,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aux belt cracking

front heat shield loose

fuel filler pipes badly corroded

slight play n/s/f sttering rack arm at inner fixing

sump badly corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 212,338 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock spindles worn

sump badly corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2007 212,336 miles

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

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock spindles worn

sump badly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2006 211,850 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

BATTERY POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SERIOUS CORROSION TO SUMP AREA

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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R878 EDB is a 1998 Toyota Harrier in Black with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R878 EDB, 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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R878 EDB is a 1998 Toyota Harrier, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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