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R885 MKN

1998 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2402cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

136,132 mi
Last recorded136,132 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 MKN
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,402cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 136,132 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 136,131 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r inner rear on 3mm

Fail 2 Aug 2007 135,792 miles

All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 129,584 miles

L/H HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY POOR SECURITY

L/H/F WHEEL BEARING GREASE CAP MISSING

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR REG PLATE SLIGHTLY POOR

SIDE LAMP SWITCH SLIGHTLY POOR OPERATION

SOME STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 25 Jul 2006 129,584 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

L/H HEADLAMP SLIGHTY POOR SECURITY

L/H/F WHEEL BEARING GREASE CAP MISSING

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

REAR REG PLATE SLIGHTLY POOR

SOME STEEL BRAKE PIPES MODERATLY CORRODED

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2005 121,401 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005 121,401 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

battery insecure

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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R885 MKN is a 1998 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,402cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 94,184 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 R885 MKN, 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 28 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R885 MKN is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 18 February 1998.

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