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R831 JSX

1998 Ldv 300

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,163 mi
Last recorded108,163 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 JSX
MakeLdv
Model300
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 108,163 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 108,017 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

bonnet safety catch missing

Pass 13 Mar 2010 101,839 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 101,547 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 91,261 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 91,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 80,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 70,932 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 70,664 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

N/S seat mountings worn and insecure

Pass 18 Mar 2006 62,580 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2006 62,577 miles

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 300?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
1,243
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
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R831 JSX is a 1998 Ldv 300 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

The most common reason a Ldv 300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R831 JSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R831 JSX registered?

R831 JSX is a 1998 Ldv 300, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R831 JSX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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