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R979 LHO

2001 Toyota Harrier

Beige Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,115 mi
Last recorded65,115 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Harrier76,067 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 LHO
MakeToyota
ModelHarrier
Year2001
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 65,115 miles

exhaust corroded but not leaking, but meets mot standards at tim e of test .

Pass 13 Dec 2013 61,182 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 61,182 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,837 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear near side tyre old and cracking

Fail 13 Dec 2012 57,837 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear near side tyre old and cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,829 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2011 54,815 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 52,898 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,636 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 49,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 46,657 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 42,813 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 39,563 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 39,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 36,657 miles

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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R979 LHO is a 2001 Toyota Harrier in Beige with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Harrier models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 76,067 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 R979 LHO, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Harrier is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R979 LHO is a 2001 Toyota Harrier, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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