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R608 JFL

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

184,196 mi
Last recorded184,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 JFL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 184,196 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 184,120 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch heavily corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front washers weak

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

underbody very heavily corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 184,430 miles

corrosion on os step and os hand brake cable mount

Pass 4 Apr 2017 184,330 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 184,120 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play offside and nearside king pins have uplift and bottom bush play. (2.2.B.1g)

engine oil leak.

prop shaft cushion worn.

Fail 4 Apr 2016 184,120 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play offside and nearside king pins have uplift and bottom bush play. (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

engine oil leak.

prop shaft cushion worn.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 180,366 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 180,326 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside front tyre inner sidewall perished

nearside rear inner tyre sidewall perished

Pass 25 Mar 2014 175,640 miles

Vehicle presented for test with 8 seats fitted and tested as class 4.

Fail 13 Mar 2014 175,636 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Vehicle presented for test with 8 seats fitted and tested as class 4.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 107,209 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 107,209 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 166,428 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 166,416 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 162,053 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 160,091 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 160,091 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis weld breaking away. (6.1.5)

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 JFL is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JFL, 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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R608 JFL is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 30 December 1997.

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