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R178 LDE

1998 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,049 mi
Last recorded123,049 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 LDE
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 123,049 miles

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

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

rear floor corroded and holed

Fail 17 Apr 2009 122,850 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

rear floor corroded and holed

Pass 18 Apr 2008 116,890 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear fog lamp damaged

rear under body corroded

windscreen scratched

Fail 17 Apr 2008 116,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

nearside rear fog lamp damaged

rear under body corroded

windscreen scratched

Pass 23 Apr 2007 109,901 miles

nearside reverse light not working

nearside windscreen washer insucure

offside front body under door step corroded and holed

offside rear floor corroded and holed

unable to find centre seatbelt buckle

Fail 23 Apr 2007 109,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside reverse light not working

nearside windscreen washer insucure

offside front body under door step corroded and holed

offside rear floor corroded and holed

scratch on windscreen

unable to find centre seatbelt buckle

Pass 12 May 2006 101,421 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 101,421 miles

Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside mirror cracked

oil leak

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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R178 LDE is a 1998 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R178 LDE, 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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What year was R178 LDE registered?

R178 LDE is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R178 LDE safe to buy?

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