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R78 XBA

1997 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

140,937 mi
Last recorded140,937 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 XBA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 140,937 miles

Front no side repeaters fitted

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear rear air bags riding at full height

Fail 20 Dec 2024 140,937 miles

Rear Brake performance unable to be tested rear brakes binding (1.2.1 (g))

Front no side repeaters fitted

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front king pin slight lift

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear rear air bags riding at full height

Fail 8 Nov 2024 140,931 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking out (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front slight play

Rear Lower rear air bags at full height

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rear lights (4.2.3 (c))

no side repeaters fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2024 140,909 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both short caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake grabbing severely Rear axle (1.2.1 (c))

Corrosion to underside of vehicle and components

Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Excessive corrosion to all metal uprights behind lower skirt of body - not structural

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both short caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Very slight play in king pin

Nearside Rear Shock absorber dust shield corroding away

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inboard brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Very slight play in king pin

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 138,640 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 138,563 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axel (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 137,792 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 137,792 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working All (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 137,420 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 137,820 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2012 125,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 125,435 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Upper Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

front disc and pads show signs of over heating

nearside rear inner tyre slighlty perished

Pass 22 Oct 2008 123,442 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2008 123,442 miles

Centre Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre lowon pressure

Pass 27 Sep 2007 122,706 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)

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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R78 XBA is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R78 XBA, 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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R78 XBA is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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