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R835 UOP

1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

108,321 mi
Last recorded108,321 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T109,158 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 UOP
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 108,321 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre flat and very near legal minimum

Pass 18 Oct 2007 101,656 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 101,656 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,018 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 91,992 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

fuel pipes damp at filter no visible leak

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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R835 UOP is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.5% with a typical mileage of 109,158 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 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R835 UOP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R835 UOP is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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