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XUY 266V

1998 Land Rover 88

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

96,808 mi
Last recorded96,808 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2020
Typical for 1998 Land Rover 8832,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUY 266V
MakeLand Rover
Model88
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2020 96,808 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Apr 2020 96,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake drum insecure (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 96,788 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,240 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake slightly tight

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn both joints ()

Fail 27 Mar 2018 95,231 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front brake slightly tight

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Propshaft universal joint worn both joints ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,463 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 18 May 2011 91,146 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 91,146 miles

Brake linkage locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Outer Drag link end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Outer Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring saddle is moving relative to the spring (2.4.B.7a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 89,960 miles

Battery insecure

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all axle checkstraps missing

interior mirror cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2009 89,960 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

all axle checkstraps missing

interior mirror cracked

Pass 24 Feb 2007 87,325 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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XUY 266V is a 1998 Land Rover 88 in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 XUY 266V, 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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XUY 266V is a 1998 Land Rover 88, first registered on 10 September 1998.

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