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R487 AOJ

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,259 mi
Last recorded86,259 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 AOJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,259 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 86,246 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,602 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 74,602 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 65,098 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 65,097 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 57,892 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2007 57,892 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 50,305 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2006 50,303 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 44,498 miles

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.

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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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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What year was R487 AOJ registered?

R487 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R487 AOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 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.

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