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S393 DOK

1998 Ldv 400

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,033 mi
Last recorded101,033 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 DOK
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 101,033 miles

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

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

front inner archs corroded

rear archs coroded

Fail 6 Nov 2013 101,030 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front inner archs corroded

rear archs coroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 100,999 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 100,999 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 100,900 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 100,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 100,812 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 100,810 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2009 100,716 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 100,716 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 100,541 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 100,304 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 100,299 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 100,030 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 100,020 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,006 miles

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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S393 DOK is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S393 DOK, 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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S393 DOK is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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