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R640 YAV

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,549 mi
Last recorded95,549 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 YAV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2009 95,549 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 95,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 83,218 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 73,518 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

maybe slight fuel leak on no. 2 injector & pump cut off valve

n/s front wheel arch badly corroded & holed

n/s/rear inner tyre tread depth low

Fail 1 Nov 2007 73,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

maybe slight fuel leak on no. 2 injector & pump cut off valve

n/s front wheel arch badly corroded & holed

n/s/rear inner tyre tread depth low

Pass 21 Aug 2006 73,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

near side rear brake reading ossilates to limit.

off side rear brake reading on lower limit

Fail 11 Aug 2006 73,518 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

chip in screen

near side rear brake reading ossilates to the limit

near side rear tyre has slight damage to side wall and inner is cracked

off side rear brake reading low

passenger seat slightly insecure

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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R640 YAV is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R640 YAV, 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 R640 YAV registered?

R640 YAV is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R640 YAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R640 YAV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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