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R158 BOC

1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests33 (16 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate48.5%

Mileage

101,895 mi
Last recorded101,895 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T96,911 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 BOC
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 17 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2024 101,895 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Excessive corrosion hole underneath drivers seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 small link pipes from caliper to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sills/body heavily corroded in places

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Quite excessive near limit (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 101,670 miles

Body/sills heavily corroded.

Chassis corroded

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 101,613 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Body/sills excessively corroded.

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner rear brake pipe union corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

all front brake caliper, brake pipes corrosion

both front axle king pins wear

both front inner wheel arch corroded

both rear axle brake pipes corrosion

front bolt on x-member, offside front corroded, advise repir

front brakes have uneven application

steering box has free play detected at the steering wheel

Fail 5 Mar 2021 100,333 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer chasis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front bonnet hinge deteriorating

Nearside Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Inner rear brake pipe union corroded

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all front brake caliper, brake pipes corrosion

both front axle king pins wear

both front inner wheel arch corroded

both rear axle brake pipes corrosion

front bolt on x-member, offside front corroded, advise repir

front brakes have uneven application

Pass 13 Feb 2020 98,073 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

all front brake caliper brake pipes corrosion

both front inner wings corroded

both front king pins wear

both rear [axle] brake pipes corrosion

coolant low

nearside front bonnet hinge deteriorating

offside front [rear] brake pipe union corroded, advise repair

Fail 3 Feb 2020 98,018 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all front brake caliper brake pipes corrosion

both front inner wings corroded

both front king pins wear

both rear [axle] brake pipes corrosion

coolant low

nearside front bonnet hinge deteriorating

offside front [rear] brake pipe union corroded, advise repair

Pass 4 Feb 2019 93,080 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front brake caliper pipes corrosion

both front king pins have wear

both front tyres edge wear

both rear [axle] brake pipes corrosion

rear brakes uneven application

some under body corrosion

Fail 24 Jan 2019 93,029 miles

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

both front brake caliper pipes corrosion

both front king pins have wear

both front tyres edge wear

both rear [axle] brake pipes corrosion

rear brakes uneven application

some under body corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2018 88,876 miles

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

both front king pins have wear

both offside front [caliper] brake pipes have corrosion

both rear [axle] brake pipes corrosion

free play detected at steering wheel[ box fitted]

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corrosion

offside rear brake hose ferrule corrosion

some under body corrosion

Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,876 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

both front king pins have wear

both offside front [caliper] brake pipes have corrosion

both rear [axle] brake pipes corrosion

free play detected at steering wheel[ box fitted]

nearside and offside inner and outer sills corrosion

offside rear brake hose ferrule corrosion

some under body corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2017 86,170 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Slight pay in King Pin

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Crossover pipe (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,061 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both sides in a severe state (3.5.1i)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seat/seat belt mounting. Marked (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red Lens broken (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely Both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Central Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Slight pay in King Pin

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Crossover pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 83,931 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs have corrosion

centre front adult seat belt has a child seat secured, visual inspection only

front passenger rear fixings have corrosion

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front brake pipes have corrosion

offside front drivers seat rear fixing has corrosion

offside rear brake hose deteriorating, upper ferrule has corrosion

offside rear inner tyre has small cracks in tread

rear registration plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2016 83,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Outer Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs have corrosion

centre front adult seat belt has a child seat secured, visual inspection only

front passenger rear fixings have corrosion

nearside front inner wing corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded

offside front brake pipes have corrosion

offside front drivers seat rear fixing has corrosion

offside rear brake hose deteriorating, upper ferrule has corrosion

offside rear inner tyre has small cracks in tread

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2015 81,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

o/s door step corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 81,797 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Child seat fitted unable to check seat belt

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

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

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

o/s door step corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2015 81,744 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

door step areas corroded

slight damage and scratches to windscreen

Pass 3 Feb 2014 79,528 miles

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

front discs corroded

n/s/f wing corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2014 79,489 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion on n/s front inner wing

Pass 12 Dec 2012 77,095 miles

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

batteries insecure

Fail 5 Dec 2012 77,031 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

batteries insecure

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers door handle poor operation

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

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

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

Offside front stepm corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 75,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Drivers door handle poor operation

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

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

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

Offside front stepm corroded

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 69,313 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r hand brake cable bracket, deteriorating/corroded but not excessive.

Fail 4 Feb 2010 69,313 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r hand brake cable bracket, deteriorating/corroded but not excessive.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 65,660 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 65,607 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 62,650 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 62,650 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 56,930 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 56,930 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 50,553 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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R158 BOC is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.5%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 96,911 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 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R158 BOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R158 BOC is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 17 May 1998.

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