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R24 JGK

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,630 mi
Last recorded76,630 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR24 JGK
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 76,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear both inner wheel arches corroded

Rear both rear chassis members corroded...advise attention

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

exhaust starting to blow

headlamp images poor

Pass 18 May 2015 74,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both headlamp images poor

both rear inner wings/floor corroded

exhaust starting to blow at repair

Pass 13 May 2014 72,152 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear chassis outer section rusty near shock absorber top mounts

rear foot brakes slightly uneven

Fail 8 May 2014 72,125 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear chassis outer section rusty near shock absorber top mounts

rear foot brakes slightly uneven

Pass 20 May 2013 70,057 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear chassis outer sections starting to corrod near shock absorber mounts

Fail 17 May 2013 70,036 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both rear chassis outer sections starting to corrod near shock absorber mounts

Pass 17 May 2012 67,875 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2011 65,627 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 59,605 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 59,605 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2009 54,588 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 49,821 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 44,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,286 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

some inbalance rear brakes.

Fail 17 May 2006 38,253 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside inner front brake pad wearing thin

Fail 15 May 2006 38,178 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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R24 JGK is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R24 JGK, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R24 JGK registered?

R24 JGK is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R24 JGK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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