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S530 LOH

1998 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,983 mi
Last recorded77,983 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS530 LOH
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2009 77,983 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2009 77,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 75,312 miles

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

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

propshaft centre bearing rubber surround slightly deterioated

slight wear nearside front tyre outer edge

Fail 18 Aug 2008 75,307 miles

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

Centre Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

propshaft centre bearing rubber surround slightly deterioated

slight wear nearside front tyre outer edge

rear nearside outside tyre deflated

Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,412 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 74,398 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s headlight glass cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2006 72,154 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 72,128 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

corrosion on two rear + o/s + n/s front brake pipes

n/s headlight cracked

o/s front brake disc pitted

slight lift on king pins

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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S530 LOH is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S530 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 S530 LOH registered?

S530 LOH is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S530 LOH safe to buy?

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