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R974 UOP

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,513 mi
Last recorded118,513 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 UOP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 118,513 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 118,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

n/s sill corroded

n/s underneath inner sill corroded

n/s/f floor corroded

o/s floor corroded

o/s/f step and floor corroded

o/s/r inner and outer tyres close to limit

oil leak on engine

Fail 14 Sep 2007 112,086 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate cracked

n/s rear lense cracked

n/s rear sill corroded

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear axle brake pipe corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 14 Sep 2007 112,086 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s rear lense cracked

n/s rear sill corroded

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear axle brake pipe corroded

travel in handbrake

Pass 20 Sep 2006 106,926 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 106,926 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

BOTH FRONT KING PINS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY †NEARSIDE REAR INNER TYRE ON LIMITBOTH FRONT FLEXI BRAKE PIPES CORRODED †

Pass 15 Sep 2005 103,117 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 103,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R974 UOP is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R974 UOP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R974 UOP registered?

R974 UOP is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R974 UOP safe to buy?

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