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R557 TAV

1998 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,500 mi
Last recorded51,500 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 TAV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 51,500 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 50,112 miles

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

drivers seat slighty loose

off side rear seat belt mechanism slighty sticking

Fail 21 May 2009 50,112 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

drivers seat slighty loose

Pass 12 Jul 2007 41,665 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 41,662 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Inner Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2006 28,214 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R557 TAV is a 1998 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,184 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R557 TAV, 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 28 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R557 TAV registered?

R557 TAV is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R557 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R557 TAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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