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J249 SOF

1991 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

80,000 mi
Last recorded80,000 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Ldv 40090,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ249 SOF
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 80,000 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 80,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 80,000 miles

both rear chassis rails corroded & offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2006 80,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 80,000 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

General corrosion developing to body panels

General underside corrosion developing to chassis and suspension components.

How Reliable is the Ldv 400?

Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.

62.9%
Pass Rate
3,516
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
9,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,700
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,060
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,987
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,803
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,117
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J249 SOF is a 1991 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1991 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 90,418 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 Ldv 400 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 4,700 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J249 SOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 35 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J249 SOF registered?

J249 SOF is a 1991 Ldv 400, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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