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R609 WOB

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,379 mi
Last recorded52,379 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 WOB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,379 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside door mirror slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 52,119 miles

Battery insecure

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

n s mirror cracked

Fail 26 Mar 2008 52,119 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

n s mirror cracked

o s r inner tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Mar 2006 51,025 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 51,025 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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)

o/s and n/s brake efforts low

Fail 23 Mar 2006 51,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R609 WOB is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red 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 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 R609 WOB, 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 R609 WOB registered?

R609 WOB is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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