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R673 SJM

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

185,355 mi
Last recorded185,355 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 SJM
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2009 185,355 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front outrigger cracked

nearside front rim has enlarged stud hole

offside front spring mount damaged

offside rear upper indicator not working

Pass 11 Jan 2008 183,121 miles

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 183,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 181,491 miles

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

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Spare tyre defective

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2005 176,292 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 176,266 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Fail 30 Nov 2005 176,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

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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R673 SJM is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R673 SJM, 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 R673 SJM registered?

R673 SJM is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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