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R499 AOJ

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

163,867 mi
Last recorded163,867 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR499 AOJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 163,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre has no air pressure

Oil leak ()

both rear light lens damaged

both sills corroded

both underside floor steps heavily corroded

chassis rails corroded

Fail 23 Mar 2017 163,867 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Outer tyre has no air pressure

Oil leak ()

both rear light lens damaged

both sills corroded

both underside floor steps heavily corroded

chassis rails corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2016 156,234 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corrosion starting

Fail 3 Feb 2016 156,234 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills corrosion starting

Pass 27 Jan 2015 152,050 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Chassis corroded front to rear

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside & Offside front steps covered with underseal

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

Nearside front floor covered with underseal

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff oil leak

Underbody corroded front to rear

Fail 19 Jan 2015 152,049 miles

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

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Chassis corroded front to rear

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside & Offside front steps covered with underseal

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

Nearside front floor covered with underseal

Nearside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear diff oil leak

Underbody corroded front to rear

Pass 23 Jan 2014 146,236 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 146,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nail in offside front tyre

rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 141,522 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside seatbelt ratchet end cover missing

offside front floor pan corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 26 Oct 2012 141,465 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside seatbelt ratchet end cover missing

offside front floor pan corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 1 Nov 2011 137,722 miles

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

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

drag link end boot split

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2011 137,722 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

drag link end boot split

nearside rear inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 134,551 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 134,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 131,469 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 131,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 126,023 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 124,708 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 120,384 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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R499 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R499 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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R499 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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