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S394 VJW

1998 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,122 mi
Last recorded79,122 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T90,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS394 VJW
MakeLdv
Model200 Series 2.2T
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2008 79,122 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,122 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 79,038 miles

Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 70,210 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2007 70,210 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

emissions not checked.. no history /oil

Spot lights fitted to roof not independently switched and blinding...

excessive brake bind to o/s/rear hub..

Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,916 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 53,255 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Series 2.2T?

Based on 6,873 MOT tests across 1,267 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,302
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 518
Registration plate lamp not working 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 400
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 386
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 335
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S394 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 90,144 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 200 Series 2.2T fails its MOT is axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S394 VJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Series 2.2T typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 200 Series 2.2T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S394 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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