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R309 WBU

1997 Ldv 400

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,631 mi
Last recorded104,631 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 WBU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2010 104,631 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 104,631 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 94,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 94,398 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 74,420 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 74,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 62,752 miles

Leak on steering box.Front wheel bearing at n/s noisy.Front disc pads low.Small blow on exhaust.

Fail 7 Feb 2006 62,747 miles

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

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

Leak on steering box.Play in steering box.Front wheel bearing at n/s noisy.Front disc pads low.

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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R309 WBU is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R309 WBU, 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.

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What year was R309 WBU registered?

R309 WBU is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R309 WBU safe to buy?

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