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R396 JPB

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,361 mi
Last recorded91,361 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 JPB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 91,361 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 90,729 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,010 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 89,567 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,880 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 85,971 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 81,026 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 80,936 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 78,937 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2013 75,691 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake imbalance

steering track rod slightly distorted

Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,691 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake imbalance

steering track rod slightly distorted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 73,229 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 69,912 miles

Surface corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 23 Feb 2011 69,868 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Surface corrosion to both front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2010 66,662 miles

Front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Feb 2010 66,596 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Feb 2009 61,079 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

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

Slight imbalance to rear brakes

Slight lift in both front axle king pins

Pass 29 Feb 2008 58,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2007 56,262 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 54,544 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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R396 JPB is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R396 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.

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What year was R396 JPB registered?

R396 JPB is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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