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R755 AOJ

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

97,031 mi
Last recorded97,031 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 AOJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2011 97,031 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both front brake disc's pitted.

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

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

Nearside and offside inner sills corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 89,210 miles

corrosion to both door steps

deterioration to both o/s/r tyres

n/s/f o/s/f brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2010 89,150 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion to both door steps

deterioration to both o/s/r tyres

Pass 10 Jun 2009 86,962 miles

both front discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has various small cuts

offside outer rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 10 Jun 2009 86,962 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front discs slightly corroded on inner surfaces

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has various small cuts

offside outer rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 6 Jun 2008 84,184 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 84,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 May 2008 84,168 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear 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)

corrosion to nearside sill area

corrosion to offside sill area

driver seat movement in frame

front brake pipe ends corroded

long brake pedal travel

nearside rear outer tyre deteriation of sidewall

Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,113 miles

1. FOLLOWING EXTENSIVE BRAKE REPAIRS WHEEL NUTS SHOULD BE RE-TORQUED AFTER 60 MILES OR AT END OF NEXT WORKING DAY †

2. NEW PARKING BRAKE CABLE, SHOES AND WHEEL CYLINDERS FITTED, BRAKES SHOULD BE BEDDED IN FOR NEXT 300 MILES

BRAKE CABLE WILL STRETCH BY A SMALL AMOUNT AND SHOULD BE RE-ADJUSTED AFTER BEDDING IN PERIOD

Fail 31 Jan 2007 82,095 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/F BINDING SLIGHTLY

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 80,991 miles

Footbrake effort offside rear slightly down, totals good.

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

Slight bind nearside front brake.

Fail 15 Nov 2005 80,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front discs worn & corroded, not excessively

Power steering pipe heavily corroded, no leak found.

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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R755 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 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 R755 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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R755 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R755 AOJ shows 12 tests with a 41.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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