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S705 BLG

1998 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

111,419 mi
Last recorded111,419 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 BLG
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 111,419 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2009 111,392 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 111,012 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 111,012 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 108,610 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

hole and corrosion n/s/f wheel arch

hole and corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch inner

slight lift and rock o/s/f king pin

suspect n/s/r hub oil seal leaking

Fail 12 Dec 2007 108,600 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

hole and corrosion n/s/f wheel arch

hole and corrosion on o/s/f wheel arch inner

n/s/f tyre scrubbing off on outside edge

o/s/r outer tyre pressure low

oil leaks on engine

rear towing eye fush box insecure

slight bind o/s/f wheel

slight lift and rock o/s/f king pin

squeal on drive belt

surface corrosion on both rear axle brake pipes

surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipe rear section

surface corrosion on n/s/f brake pipes

tipper body oil pipes catching on n/s/r bump stop

Pass 13 Dec 2006 102,698 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)

Fail 13 Dec 2006 102,698 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Dec 2006

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure

o/s washer jet partially blocked

surface corrosion on rear axle brake pipes

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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S705 BLG is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S705 BLG, 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 S705 BLG registered?

S705 BLG is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S705 BLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S705 BLG shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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