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R279 WOB

1997 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,613 mi
Last recorded91,613 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 20095,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR279 WOB
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2009 91,613 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/f brake binding slightly

slight damage to o/s/f seat belt stolk

slight oil leak rear diff

some play in both front kingpins

some play in o/s/f seat base

Pass 25 Oct 2008 87,621 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness in n/s headlight

dampness on fuel tank no visual leak at time of test

o/s halfshaft seal leaking

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

rust forming on underside

slight play in o/s seat base

slight play in steering box

somewear to wiper linkage

Pass 3 Oct 2007 83,364 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 83,346 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Centre seat belt catch in poor condition

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

O/S/R backplate contaminated with oil

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Wet at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 79,769 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

offside rear hub seal slight leak

Pass 30 Sep 2005 73,125 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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R279 WOB is a 1997 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 95,294 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R279 WOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R279 WOB is a 1997 Ldv 200, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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