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R478 SBL

1998 Toyota Harrier

Silver Petrol 2160cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,642 mi
Last recorded221,642 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Toyota Harrier109,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 SBL
MakeToyota
ModelHarrier
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,160cc
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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 221,642 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 211,740 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 211,734 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength X3 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 209,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

vehicle interior nearly unfit to test . Interior needs cleaning

Pass 23 Sep 2022 208,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 22 Sep 2022 208,585 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2021 204,595 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 204,568 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 200,210 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 196,020 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 191,884 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 191,878 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2017 186,538 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 186,538 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 178,155 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 178,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 170,270 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel filler pipes rusty

Rear Handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 21 Sep 2015 170,270 miles

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

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel filler pipes rusty

Rear Handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 24 Sep 2014 161,012 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 151,216 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 151,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 139,301 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 131,468 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 131,468 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 120,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 110,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 98,505 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 98,505 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 90,714 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 84,946 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Harrier?

Based on 3,273 MOT tests across 306 vehicles.

75.1%
Pass Rate
5,637
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
306
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 101
position lamp(s) not working 79
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 68
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 67
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R478 SBL is a 1998 Toyota Harrier in Silver with a 2,160cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Toyota Harrier models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 109,859 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 Toyota Harrier fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 101 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R478 SBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Harrier typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Toyota Harrier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R478 SBL is a 1998 Toyota Harrier, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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