MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
305,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?
Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R517 DOB is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.5% with a typical mileage of 96,911 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 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R517 DOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R517 DOB registered?
R517 DOB is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 1 June 1998.
Is R517 DOB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R517 DOB 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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