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R458 EGD

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,370 mi
Last recorded82,370 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 EGD
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 82,370 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all passenger seats have been removed at the time of test

cab floor is corroded and holed in places but appears to have been repaired correctly from the inside of the vehicle.

nearside and offside, around doorstep is corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside rear lamp lense is slightly damaged

rear tipper floor is in poor condition

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Sep 2010 82,366 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all passenger seats have been removed at the time of test

cab floor is corroded and holed in places but appears to have been repaired correctly from the inside of the vehicle.

offside front, around door step is corroded and holed. not within a prescribed area

rear tipper floor is in poor condition

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Jun 2009 82,364 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 82,364 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 82,364 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 82,364 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 82,368 miles

body work and doors showing signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2008 82,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,921 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Nov 2006 80,789 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 71,772 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R458 EGD is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc 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 R458 EGD, 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 R458 EGD registered?

R458 EGD is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R458 EGD safe to buy?

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