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R246 KGH

1998 Ldv 400

White Petrol 3550cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

69,085 mi
Last recorded69,085 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 KGH
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,550cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2018 69,085 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2018 69,082 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2016 68,991 miles

Front slight lift on both king pins

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2016 68,991 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Front slight lift on both king pins

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2014 68,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

condition of wiring.

o/s beam image.

o/s screen cracked + wiper marks.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 68,922 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of wiring.

o/s beam image.

o/s screen cracked + wiper marks.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,795 miles

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

rear brake fluctuation (best when used/hot).

screen cracked o/s.

wiper marks on screen.

wiring condition.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 68,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

screen cracked o/s.

wiper marks on screen.

wiring condition.

Pass 31 Jul 2012 68,678 miles

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

o/s windscreen cracked.

power steering operation noisy.

Fail 26 Jul 2012 68,677 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

o/s windscreen cracked.

power steering operation noisy.

Pass 28 Jul 2011 67,944 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 67,944 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,692 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 67,689 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 67,681 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 66,797 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front 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)

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front seat back rest slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2008 66,775 miles

Oil leak

Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2007 65,997 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 65,036 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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R246 KGH is a 1998 Ldv 400 in White with a 3,550cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R246 KGH, 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 R246 KGH registered?

R246 KGH is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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