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S561 UAW

1998 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,739 mi
Last recorded136,739 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS561 UAW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 136,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 136,729 miles

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure the stalk (10.1 (d))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front cross member area 30cm of front leaf spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 135,333 miles

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Jun 2017 135,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2016 134,633 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 May 2016 134,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door area (6.1.C.1)

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Nov 2014 133,285 miles

All tyre side walls cracking keep under observation.

Pass 29 Nov 2013 131,677 miles

slight corrosion rear chassis

slight fluctuation front brakes

Pass 12 Sep 2012 131,676 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 131,333 miles

slight corrosion front brake pipes

slight corrosion rear brake pipe

slight corrosion rear chassis

Pass 22 Jul 2010 131,181 miles

front brake pipes corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear outer chassis corroding

Pass 31 Jul 2009 130,501 miles

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

all tyres look under inflated

bonnet catch sticking

rear battery box for tail lift rusted

Fail 30 Jul 2009 130,501 miles

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all tyres look under inflated

bonnet catch sticking

rear battery box for tail lift rusted

Pass 30 Jan 2008 127,425 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 127,425 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 120,119 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 110,921 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 110,893 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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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S561 UAW is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S561 UAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S561 UAW registered?

S561 UAW is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S561 UAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S561 UAW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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