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R585 LFM

1998 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,757 mi
Last recorded92,757 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 LFM
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2013 92,757 miles

fron spring bushes slight wear

o/s kingpin slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2013 92,757 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside and offside front brake discs badly corroded

Nearside rear body corroded

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 88,489 miles

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2012 88,489 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 84,253 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 81,940 miles

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

Steering box slightly worn

Pass 17 Feb 2009 77,634 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 70,540 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 63,212 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 53,988 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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R585 LFM is a 1998 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R585 LFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R585 LFM registered?

R585 LFM is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R585 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R585 LFM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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