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R979 YOP

1998 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,301 mi
Last recorded117,301 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv 20083,391 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 YOP
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 117,301 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 109,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 102,231 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 102,220 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 94,600 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 85,827 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 79,881 miles

rear diff leaking

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2006 79,881 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

rear diff leaking

Pass 2 Aug 2005 75,201 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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R979 YOP is a 1998 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R979 YOP, 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.

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What year was R979 YOP registered?

R979 YOP is a 1998 Ldv 200, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R979 YOP safe to buy?

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