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R720 MEP

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,278 mi
Last recorded152,278 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 MEP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 152,278 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

o/s step floor area rusted

Fail 16 Sep 2013 152,261 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s step floor area rusted

Fail 4 Feb 2012 151,052 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 151,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 146,899 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 146,898 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 144,864 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 142,258 miles

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

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

oil leak from engine bay

slight play in both rear and nsf leaf spring shackle bushes

Fail 8 Dec 2008 142,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Leaf spring shackle bracket loose (2.4.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

oil leak from engine bay

slight play in both rear and nsf leaf spring shackle bushes

Pass 6 Dec 2007 137,534 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly weak pattern

drivers seat loose not insecure

Fail 4 Dec 2007 137,514 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both headlamps slightly weak pattern

drivers seat loose not insecure

Pass 27 Nov 2006 130,172 miles

o/s/f side and o/s no. plate lights dim. n/s/r brakes lower than o/s/r

Pass 14 Nov 2005 117,465 miles

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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R720 MEP is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R720 MEP, 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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R720 MEP is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R720 MEP safe to buy?

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