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R517 DOB

1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

305,366 mi
Last recorded305,366 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T96,911 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR517 DOB
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 305,366 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 294,665 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 294,665 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 285,685 miles

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)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 285,685 miles

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 275,228 miles

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 275,228 miles

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 265,107 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 265,103 miles

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)

Fail 22 Nov 2006 254,061 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 254,061 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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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.

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