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R282 VAO

1998 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,861 mi
Last recorded162,861 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR282 VAO
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2011 162,861 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 162,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 13 May 2010 162,323 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 160,851 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 160,642 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 May 2008 160,641 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2007 159,527 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 159,025 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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R282 VAO is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R282 VAO, 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 R282 VAO registered?

R282 VAO is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R282 VAO safe to buy?

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