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TCX 252X

1982 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

91,784 mi
Last recorded91,784 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 1982 Land Rover 8855,682 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTCX 252X
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 91,784 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 91,773 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2015 91,574 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2014 91,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 90,328 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 90,326 miles

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

Speedometer not working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2010 90,326 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Speedometer not working

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 90,326 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,133 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 90,133 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Mar 2008 90,133 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 May 2006 89,602 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 89,602 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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TCX 252X is a 1982 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1982 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 55,682 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 88 fails its MOT is suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 11,810 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TCX 252X, 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 44 years old, this Land Rover 88 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TCX 252X registered?

TCX 252X is a 1982 Land Rover 88, first registered on 11 February 1982.

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