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S563 VJW

1998 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

126,516 mi
Last recorded126,516 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS563 VJW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2013 126,516 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 126,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 121,296 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 121,296 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 26 Jul 2010 114,152 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 109,256 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 109,233 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 105,041 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 104,800 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 10,069 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,489 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 93,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S563 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S563 VJW, 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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S563 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 September 1998.

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