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R688 TPO

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

87,605 mi
Last recorded87,605 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 TPO
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 87,605 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion around battery box aria (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill rear aria (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion near steering box aria (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion near shock mounting (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion rear outer sill aria (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 81,250 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

chip in windscreen`s a zone but not in road view

corrosion nearside rear inner body

slight corrosion nearside front and rear wheelarches

Pass 13 Aug 2013 77,372 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2013 77,372 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 70,534 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

condensation in nearside & offside headlamps

water in nearside indicator lens

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,496 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside & offside front floors corroding slightly by shock absorber mounting points

Pass 17 Aug 2009 64,754 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 61,882 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

clutch judder

condensation in offside headlamp

Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,841 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

nearside rear fog light not working

Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,712 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 46,528 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

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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R688 TPO is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R688 TPO, 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 R688 TPO registered?

R688 TPO is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R688 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 TPO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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