CarVerify

Free Car Check

R461 AOJ

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,184 mi
Last recorded112,184 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 AOJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 112,184 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 112,184 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

o/s mirror cracked

Fail 13 May 2010 110,095 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 110,095 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 May 2009 107,434 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 107,434 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 103,383 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 103,383 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

fuel leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 98,385 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 98,385 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 94,630 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

battery insecure

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
Full Ldv 400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R461 AOJ 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 R461 AOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R461 AOJ?

You can check the full history of R461 AOJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R461 AOJ registered?

R461 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 December 1997.

Is R461 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 AOJ shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R461 AOJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R461 AOJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.