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R284 ONL

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,360 mi
Last recorded88,360 miles
Recorded on11 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 ONL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2010 88,360 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 87,585 miles

n/s fog light inop

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 28 May 2009 87,565 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/f wheel bearing sounds dry

small leak steering box

water in head lamps

Pass 23 May 2008 87,055 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2008 87,030 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 85,685 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 85,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 78,912 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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R284 ONL is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R284 ONL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R284 ONL registered?

R284 ONL is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R284 ONL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R284 ONL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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