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R179 BOC

1998 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,008 mi
Last recorded100,008 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 BOC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 100,008 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 100,005 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 100,005 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 100,004 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 100,002 miles

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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R179 BOC is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R179 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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What year was R179 BOC registered?

R179 BOC is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is R179 BOC safe to buy?

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