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S438 LOH

1998 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,490 mi
Last recorded142,490 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS438 LOH
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2007 142,490 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 142,190 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2005 123,974 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 39,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

advise near side front and near side front floor showing signs of corrosion

advise off side rear tyreworn at20 mm

advise steering track bar slightly bent

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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S438 LOH is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S438 LOH, 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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What year was S438 LOH registered?

S438 LOH is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S438 LOH safe to buy?

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