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R41 JGK

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,769 mi
Last recorded109,769 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR41 JGK
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2009 109,769 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)

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

n/s mirror slightly cracked

Fail 30 Jul 2009 109,769 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s mirror slightly cracked

Pass 26 Jun 2008 104,494 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Jun 2008 104,494 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 101,858 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 101,858 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 99,685 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 99,684 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2005 96,680 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2005 96,680 miles

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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R41 JGK is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R41 JGK, 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 R41 JGK registered?

R41 JGK is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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