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R412 TKX

1997 Ldv 400

Yellow Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,608 mi
Last recorded143,608 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 TKX
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2011 143,608 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet catch suspect ?

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front number plate cracked

leak / play at steering box

offside front tyre slightly cracked

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2011 143,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

bonnet catch suspect ?

clutch pedal anti slip missing

front number plate cracked

leak / play at steering box

offside rear lamp cluster damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2010 140,883 miles

" lift " at king pins

front brake discs worn + nearside slightly uneven braking

front number plate cracked

oil weep at steering box

rear tyres tread low/perished

Fail 26 Oct 2010 140,866 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

" lift " at king pins

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn + nearside slightly uneven braking

front number plate cracked

oil weep at steering box

rear tyres tread low/perished

Pass 19 Oct 2009 137,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fluid leak at steering box

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre wall damaged + tread getting near limit

slight play at kingpins

Pass 28 Oct 2008 133,308 miles

condensation in offside front headlamp

edges of front discs corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front sidewall worn

nearside outer arch corroded

nearside rear inner step corroded

offside front wheel rim damaged

slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 21 Oct 2008 133,298 miles

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

condensation in offside front headlamp

edges of front discs corroded

front number plate cracked

nearside front sidewall worn

nearside front wiper blade split

nearside outer arch corroded

nearside rear inner step corroded

offside front wheel rim damaged

offside front wiper blade split

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 24 Sep 2007 129,837 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 129,825 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 125,233 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 125,233 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R412 TKX is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Yellow with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R412 TKX, 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 R412 TKX registered?

R412 TKX is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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