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R394 JPB

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,284 mi
Last recorded65,284 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 JPB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 65,284 miles

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

front brakes inbalanced

parking brake efficiency 22%

service brake efficiency 59%

Fail 19 Jul 2012 65,246 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brakes inbalanced

Pass 22 Aug 2011 64,881 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 64,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 61,777 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,777 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,505 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

clutch cable fouling coolant pipe

Fail 1 Aug 2008 59,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 59,196 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 29 May 2007 54,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 51,342 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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R394 JPB is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R394 JPB, 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 R394 JPB registered?

R394 JPB is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R394 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 JPB shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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