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S418 VJW

1998 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

89,827 mi
Last recorded89,827 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T90,144 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS418 VJW
MakeLdv
Model200 Series 2.2T
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2010 89,827 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 83,515 miles

Nearside front brake pads low

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Nearside rear bumper trim insecure

Nearside rear tyre tread damaged

Offside rear bump stop missing

Slight lift in nearside axle kingpin

Slight play in steering

Slight play in steering column universal joint

Fail 2 Dec 2009 83,439 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake pads low

Nearside rear bump stop insecure

Nearside rear bumper trim insecure

Nearside rear tyre tread damaged

Offside rear bump stop missing

Slight lift in nearside axle kingpin

Slight play in steering

Slight play in steering column universal joint

Pass 18 Nov 2008 76,982 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 76,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2007 71,151 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 71,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 74,001 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf king pin slight play

Fail 3 Oct 2006

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2005 123,243 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 123,243 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

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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S418 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 S418 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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What year was S418 VJW registered?

S418 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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