MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
86,259 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
brake pedal slightly spongy
exhaust starting to corrode
front brakes slightly out of balance
front discs and pads slightly worn
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged
rear brakes slightly out of balance
slight damage to front number plate
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside 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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
exhaust starting to corrode
front brakes slightly out of balance
front discs and pads slightly worn
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged
slight damage to front number plate
slight play in nearside front wheel bearing
brake lights pulse slightly with hazard lights switched on
condensation within nearside headlamp
front number plate cracked
offside front brake disc slightly corroded
oil leak
rear number plate deteriorated
slight play from both front king pins
slight play from both front wheel bearings
temp repair made to drivers seat belt buckle
windscreen cracked in swept area
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
brake lights pulse slightly with hazard lights switched on
condensation within nearside headlamp
front number plate cracked
offside front brake disc slightly corroded
oil leak
rear brakes slightly out of balance
rear number plate deteriorated
slight play from both front king pins
slight play from both front wheel bearings
temp repair made to drivers seat belt buckle
windscreen cracked in swept area
front brake discs slightly distorted
lift in offside front stub axle near to limit
nail in nearside front tyre
parking brake performance slightly low nearside
pas pipe starting to corrode
rear brakes slightly out of balance
slight damage to front number plate
slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch and bumper
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
slight damage to front number plate
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly distorted
lift in offside front stub axle near to limit
nail in nearside front tyre
pas pipe starting to corrode
rear brakes slightly out of balance
Oil leak
damage to nearside rear of vehicle
front brake pads getting low
gearbox cover resting on steering track rod
handbrake cable deteriorated near to limit
lift in both kingpins
nearside handbrake not releasing fully - brake bind near to limit
offside front brake disc corroding
play in both kingpins
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Oil leak
damage to nearside rear of vehicle
front brake pads getting low
gearbox cover resting on steering track rod
handbrake cable deteriorated near to limit
lift in both kingpins
nearside handbrake not releasing fully - brake bind near to limit
offside front brake disc corroding
play in both kingpins
Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre seatbelt catch slightly damaged
nearside front spring rear hanger bush slightly worn
nearside rear bumper and wing slightly damaged - tape covering sharp edges
offside front tyre slightly damaged
slight play in front wheel bearings
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear bumper and wing slightly damaged tape covering sharp edges
offside centre seat belt catch slightly damaged
offside front tyre slightly damaged
slight play in front wheel bearings
slight wear in rear bush on front nearside spring hanger
nearside rear brake binding slightly
nearside rear inner tyre getting low
slight damage to nearside rear wing and bumper sharp edge covered with tape
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
slight wear in rear bush on nearside front spring
How Reliable is the Ldv 400?
Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R487 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 R487 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.
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R487 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 22 September 1997.
Is R487 AOJ safe to buy?
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