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R618 BHW

1998 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,062 mi
Last recorded174,062 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 BHW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 174,062 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Very slight pin pick hole in rubber pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 174,027 miles

Headlamp aim too high N/s aim too high (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings N/s front crossmember O/s inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Very slight pin pick hole in rubber pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 172,429 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

brake performance only just met requirements

horn muffled

n/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre edge worn

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

slight movement in o/s/f and passanger seats but secure

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play detected in steering box

some seat belts slow to retract

washers deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2010 168,120 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 167,949 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 156,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 142,771 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 129,392 miles

offside rear hand brake cable mount bracket to chassis weld breaking away.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 121,821 miles

slight play in both front lower shocker bushes

Fail 19 Feb 2007 121,821 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

slight play in both front lower shocker bushes

Pass 27 Feb 2006 107,190 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 107,136 miles

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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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R618 BHW is a 1998 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R618 BHW, 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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R618 BHW is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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