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P588 YSS

1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto

Red Petrol 3950cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,696 mi
Last recorded139,696 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto119,119 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP588 YSS
MakeLand Rover
ModelRangerover 4.0 SE Auto
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,950cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 139,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

f/ plate damaged

o/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

rear discs pitted

Fail 9 Dec 2010 139,696 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

f/ plate damaged

o/s/f hub seal leaking slightly

rear discs pitted

Pass 18 Nov 2008 134,844 miles

All 4 Rubber spring suspension units deteriorated

Internals of offside catalytic converter loose

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake pipes and front to rear brake pipes are corroded. Some have been painted over and some not accessible for inspection. Recommend replacement soon

Slight oil leak from both sides of front axle

Slight play in nearside and offside front steering swivel joints.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 133,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 133,721 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 124,769 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

fron both drive shaft seakl slightly oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2005 117,621 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 126 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
5,160
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
126
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 64
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 25
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 24
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22
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P588 YSS is a 1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto in Red with a 3,950cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 119,119 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P588 YSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P588 YSS is a 1996 Land Rover Rangerover 4.0 SE Auto, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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