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R608 FDE

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,167 mi
Last recorded116,167 miles
Recorded on13 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 FDE
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2010 116,167 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 114,747 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 114,745 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 110,867 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 110,867 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 105,427 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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R608 FDE is a 1997 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 1997 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,820 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 R608 FDE, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R608 FDE registered?

R608 FDE is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R608 FDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 FDE 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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