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R665 AOJ

1997 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,436 mi
Last recorded85,436 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 AOJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 85,436 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 80,680 miles

All brake pipes covered with grease

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 78,409 miles

1. all seat belt release buttons sticking on occasions 2. slight movement in passenger seat mounting pins/mechanism slit pin missing 3.n/s side sliding door does not open 4 rear door locking mechanism not working properly

1. corrosion on o/s/r wheelarch.

1. rear brake imbalance slighty high, requires further investigation

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 15 Feb 2010 78,408 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

1. all seat belt release buttons sticking on occasions 2. slight movement in passenger seat mounting pins/mechanism slit pin missing 3.n/s side sliding door does not open 4 rear door locking mechanism not working properly

1. corrosion on o/s/r wheelarch.

1. rear brake imbalance slighty high, requires further investigation

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,970 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 75,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,612 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 73,610 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 71,475 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 71,420 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 69,086 miles

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

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R665 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R665 AOJ, 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 R665 AOJ registered?

R665 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R665 AOJ safe to buy?

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