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R652 AOJ

1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,966 mi
Last recorded109,966 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T109,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 AOJ
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 109,966 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 109,965 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 100,444 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 93,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 93,723 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

condensation front both headlights

engine oil leak

ns door barrel damage

ns sliding door not open from outside

steering coloum movement

Pass 8 May 2006 85,555 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 85,555 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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R652 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 109,158 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 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R652 AOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R652 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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