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S571 VJW

1998 Ldv 400

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,557 mi
Last recorded98,557 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 VJW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,557 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 85,222 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 85,198 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 73,504 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 73,504 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 70,506 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 65,228 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 59,120 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,907 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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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S571 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S571 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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What year was S571 VJW registered?

S571 VJW is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S571 VJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S571 VJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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