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R388 CJW

1997 Ldv 400

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

157,309 mi
Last recorded157,309 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR388 CJW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 157,309 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 157,309 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2010 154,995 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 154,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 151,812 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 151,790 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 151,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 148,030 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 148,030 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 142,811 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 142,778 miles

All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

All outline marker lamps not working (1.1.B.1c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Front outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (6.4.B1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 131,655 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 120,620 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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R388 CJW is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R388 CJW, 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 R388 CJW registered?

R388 CJW is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R388 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R388 CJW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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