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R52 VOM

1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,204 mi
Last recorded60,204 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T109,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR52 VOM
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 60,204 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 60,204 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 56,589 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 56,553 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 51,701 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 51,701 miles

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R52 VOM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 109,158 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 R52 VOM, 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 29 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 R52 VOM registered?

R52 VOM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R52 VOM safe to buy?

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