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S437 VJW

1998 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,842 mi
Last recorded19,842 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv 20083,391 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS437 VJW
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 19,842 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 19,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 18,137 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 18,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 11,185 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 11,142 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 11,091 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight play in both sides king pins

Slight play in wiper spindles

propshaft defective

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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S437 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 83,391 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 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S437 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 S437 VJW registered?

S437 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 200, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S437 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S437 VJW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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