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R346 UOR

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2017
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,741 mi
Last recorded211,741 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 UOR
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2017 211,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 211,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 211,158 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 211,156 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 206,329 miles

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

Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both batterys insecure

exhaust tailpipe close to o/s/r spring

n/s headlamp full of condensation

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 25 Sep 2012 206,307 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Panhard rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both batterys insecure

exhaust tailpipe close to o/s/r spring

n/s headlamp full of condensation

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 May 2012 206,283 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

batterys insecure

headlamps full of corrosion

o/s front tyre wearing inner edge

rear tailpipe close to o/s/r spring

Fail 11 Oct 2010 197,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 197,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 181,994 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Oct 2009 181,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 172,470 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2007 162,511 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 162,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

off side and near side head light reflectors starting to rust

slight lift in king pins

wind screen is scratch on near side

Pass 8 Sep 2006 154,861 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 154,861 miles

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

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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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R346 UOR is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R346 UOR, 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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R346 UOR is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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