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S748 CUF

1998 Land Rover Freelande

Black Petrol 1795cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

111,834 mi
Last recorded111,834 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Freelande91,111 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 CUF
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelande
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,795cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2008 111,834 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

propshaft missing

rear windscreen missing

Fail 11 Dec 2008 111,826 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

propshaft missing

rear windscreen missing

Fail 22 May 2008 111,360 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

axle mount bush broken (excessiveplay)

n/s/f lower ball joint cover split

Fail 6 Mar 2007 105,806 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 105,806 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 95,406 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2005 95,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelande?

Based on 549 MOT tests across 103 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
6,956
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
103
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 72
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 39
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 26
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 25
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S748 CUF is a 1998 Land Rover Freelande in Black with a 1,795cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Freelande models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 91,111 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 Freelande fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 72 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S748 CUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S748 CUF registered?

S748 CUF is a 1998 Land Rover Freelande, first registered on 6 October 1998.

Is S748 CUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S748 CUF shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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