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R156 BOC

1998 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,795 mi
Last recorded74,795 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 BOC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 74,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Off Side Front Tyre Starting To Perish On Outer Sidewall

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 May 2013 74,583 miles

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

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

rear number plate deteriated

Fail 10 May 2013 74,558 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 73,656 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 72,237 miles

Centre Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,819 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 68,345 miles

slight lift in n/s/f kingpin recomend grease up.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 68,340 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight lift in n/s/f kingpin recomend grease up.

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 14 Mar 2008 64,870 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 64,870 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 62,878 miles

near/side/rear inner tyre worn near to limit , suggest attension soon!!!!

Pass 30 Mar 2006 59,962 miles

both front king pins have play ( not bad enough to fail yet )

front brake discs and pads are getting close to limits

Fail 22 Mar 2006 59,938 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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R156 BOC is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,184 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 R156 BOC, 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 28 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R156 BOC is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 May 1998.

Is R156 BOC safe to buy?

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