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R662 TRV

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,972 mi
Last recorded71,972 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 TRV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 71,972 miles

Battery insecure.

Brake pipes are greased.

Nearside and offside front sills corroded just outside seatbelt mounting prescribed areas.

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front drivers seat feels loose.

Offside front tyre outer shoulder worn.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 71,972 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure.

Brake pipes are greased.

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

Nearside and offside front sills corroded just outside seatbelt mounting prescribed areas.

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front drivers seat feels loose.

Offside front tyre outer shoulder worn.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 71,192 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

n/s rear inner w/arch holed off/s door step holed

reabumper end caps oss/s damaged n/s missing

Fail 24 Jan 2012 71,182 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

n/s rear inner w/arch holed off/s door step holed

reabumper end caps oss/s damaged n/s missing

Pass 13 Jan 2011 68,213 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 66,010 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 63,510 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 9 Jan 2009 63,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Jan 2008 61,345 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

drivers seat loose on frame

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,682 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R662 TRV is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 R662 TRV, 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 R662 TRV registered?

R662 TRV is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R662 TRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 TRV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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