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R231 CJW

1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

54,832 mi
Last recorded54,832 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T109,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 CJW
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,832 miles

at the of the test 3 seats fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2007 54,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 53,680 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2005 51,891 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 6 Sep 2005 51,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension bellows slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Air suspension bellows slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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R231 CJW is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 109,158 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R231 CJW, 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 29 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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What year was R231 CJW registered?

R231 CJW is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R231 CJW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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