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SKM 976M

1988 Land Rover 88

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

1,606 mi
Last recorded1,606 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 1988 Land Rover 8848,930 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSKM 976M
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 1,606 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub seals leaking

Fail 11 Dec 2017 1,606 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 3 Feb 2014 1,606 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 688 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Axle swivel joint has slight movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 484 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 99,922 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is perising

Fail 6 Jul 2010 99,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nearside rear tyre is perising

Pass 6 Jul 2009 99,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 96,540 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover 88?

Based on 159,893 MOT tests across 17,464 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
519
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
17,464
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 11,810
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,518
Stop lamp not working 6,823
position lamp(s) not working 5,297
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 4,631
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SKM 976M is a 1988 Land Rover 88 in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1988 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 48,930 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SKM 976M, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover 88 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 38 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SKM 976M registered?

SKM 976M is a 1988 Land Rover 88, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is SKM 976M safe to buy?

The MOT history for SKM 976M shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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