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J558 PPA

1991 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

172,593 mi
Last recorded172,593 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Ldv 40090,418 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ558 PPA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 172,593 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 172,348 miles

Headlamp reflector slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2024 172,330 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective x 2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 170,869 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 169,415 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 169,405 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 168,741 miles

Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 168,920 miles

Nearside handbrake slow to operate

Pass 29 Oct 2019 167,506 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 167,041 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive door step to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 166,418 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance delaminating (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front All position lamps deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front suspension bump stop missing

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance delaminating (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak engine oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipe going to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 164,713 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 162,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis at o/s rear bump stop ares (6.1.A.1)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 21 Nov 2014 160,248 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking in tread area

Pass 17 Feb 2014 324,438 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 323,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 155,805 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 153,489 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 150,789 miles

VARIOUS PARTS OF UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2009 148,306 miles

Steering shaft universal joint ( on top of steering box ) has slight play in it- Advice replacing as soon as possible.

two rear tyres tread depth close to limit.

Pass 24 Oct 2008 144,480 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 139,841 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 134,413 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Propshaft component defective

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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J558 PPA is a 1991 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J558 PPA, 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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J558 PPA is a 1991 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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