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XLE 831

1997 Land Rover 88

Black Diesel 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

33,762 mi
Last recorded33,762 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover 8838,092 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXLE 831
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,250cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 33,762 miles

Both front swivel hubs have slight oil weep

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 33,760 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front swivel hubs have slight oil weep

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2011 33,727 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

all tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,820 miles

Oil leak

front driveshaft seals weeping

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2009 32,323 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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XLE 831 is a 1997 Land Rover 88 in Black with a 2,250cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 38,092 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 XLE 831, 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 29 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XLE 831?

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What year was XLE 831 registered?

XLE 831 is a 1997 Land Rover 88, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is XLE 831 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XLE 831 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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