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R291 OOK

1998 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,201 mi
Last recorded71,201 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 OOK
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 71,201 miles

Front Slight lift in front king pins

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre age cracked

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

Fail 10 Nov 2016 71,191 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both caliper pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Front Slight lift in front king pins

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre age cracked

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 70,111 miles

front brake discs surface rust.

o/s/f tyre perished.

slight blow rear exhaust box.

various brake pipes surface rust.

Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s floor

slight play in steering

tyres cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2014 70,018 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion o/s floor

slight play in steering

tyres cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,542 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 64,601 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 63,731 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 63,059 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 11 May 2007 36,059 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 17 May 2006 62,353 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 62,353 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R291 OOK is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R291 OOK, 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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R291 OOK is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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