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S259 NGB

1998 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 NGB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2008 84,484 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 84,484 miles

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 71,526 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 71,526 miles

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 55,609 miles

nearside rear second seat belt fluffing

Fail 9 Jan 2006 55,207 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

battery insecure

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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S259 NGB is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S259 NGB, 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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What year was S259 NGB registered?

S259 NGB is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 December 1998.

Is S259 NGB safe to buy?

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