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XOU 81T

1998 Land Rover 88

Green Petrol 2286cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,965 mi
Last recorded9,965 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXOU 81T
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,286cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 9,965 miles

general oil leaks from front hubs

slight oil leak onto back plates from both rear hubs

Fail 20 Nov 2014 9,953 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general oil leaks from front hubs

slight oil leak onto back plates from both rear hubs

Pass 12 Dec 2011 9,952 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both front swivel pin seals leaking

centre seat belt removed

front brakes slightly imbalanced

nearside fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Dec 2011 9,949 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

all hub seals leaking oil

both front swivel pin seals leaking

nearside fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

slight fluid detected on offside front brake drum

Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,886 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 9,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,757 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 9,757 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 9,607 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 9,607 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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XOU 81T is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,286cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover 88 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 32,276 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 XOU 81T, 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 28 years old, this Land Rover 88 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XOU 81T is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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