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R274 VUJ

1998 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

119,139 mi
Last recorded119,139 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T104,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 VUJ
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 119,139 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 119,139 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 117,117 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 117,117 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 115,393 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 108,686 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2005 108,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
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R274 VUJ is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 104,798 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 Series Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R274 VUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R274 VUJ registered?

R274 VUJ is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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The MOT history for R274 VUJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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