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S898 FVE

1998 Toyota Harrier

Red Petrol 2994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,260 mi
Last recorded91,260 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Toyota Harrier109,859 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 FVE
MakeToyota
ModelHarrier
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 91,260 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 91,218 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 87,465 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 77,039 miles

Front Coil spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,166 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 67,166 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 58,476 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 51,434 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 51,248 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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S898 FVE is a 1998 Toyota Harrier in Red with a 2,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S898 FVE, 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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What year was S898 FVE registered?

S898 FVE is a 1998 Toyota Harrier, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S898 FVE safe to buy?

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