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R78 YOV

1998 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,748 mi
Last recorded72,748 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv 20083,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 YOV
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2007 72,748 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

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

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

slight play in steering box

steering box damp

Pass 30 Jun 2006 71,881 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 71,881 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

propshaft defective

Pass 22 Jun 2005 65,142 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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R78 YOV is a 1998 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 83,391 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R78 YOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R78 YOV registered?

R78 YOV is a 1998 Ldv 200, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R78 YOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 YOV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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