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R456 MSS

1998 Ldv 400

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,975 mi
Last recorded105,975 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 MSS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2009 105,975 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 105,966 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Rear Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1j)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 103,847 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 103,816 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 99,257 miles

slight play in offside front axle king pin / bush.

Fail 10 Sep 2007 99,246 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 96,783 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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R456 MSS is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,184 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 R456 MSS, 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 28 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R456 MSS registered?

R456 MSS is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R456 MSS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 MSS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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