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S460 LAJ

1998 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

20,022 mi
Last recorded20,022 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS460 LAJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2012 20,022 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)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 19,377 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,852 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 17,918 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 17,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 17,442 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 17,012 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 17,006 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 16,614 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 15,487 miles

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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S460 LAJ is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S460 LAJ, 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 S460 LAJ registered?

S460 LAJ is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S460 LAJ safe to buy?

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