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S396 VJW

1998 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

56,490 mi
Last recorded56,490 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Ldv 20083,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS396 VJW
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 56,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play at king pins

under front wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2019 81,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches has slight corrosion

both front king pins has slight lift

Fail 25 Sep 2019 81,597 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front inner wheel arches has slight corrosion

both front king pins has slight lift

Pass 27 Sep 2018 80,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front inner wheel arch has slight corrosion

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 18 Oct 2017 79,745 miles

slight play at both kingpins

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Fail 18 Oct 2017 79,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play at both kingpins

under vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 78,622 miles

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

slight lift at o/s and n/s kingpins

Fail 19 Sep 2016 78,622 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

slight lift at o/s and n/s kingpins

Pass 25 Jul 2015 76,883 miles

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 23 May 2014 75,009 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 73,287 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 71,007 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 100,009 miles

Oil leak

front disc worn

fuel tank wet with diesl but no leak

Fail 26 Nov 2010 100,009 miles

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

front disc worn

fuel tank wet with diesl but no leak

Fail 12 Nov 2010 100,009 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 100,009 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 10,009 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 95,182 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 95,182 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 94,410 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 90,464 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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S396 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S396 VJW, 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 S396 VJW registered?

S396 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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