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S747 BMA

1998 Ldv 400

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

116,245 mi
Last recorded116,245 miles
Recorded on18 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Ldv 40094,184 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS747 BMA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2006 116,245 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 116,217 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 116,151 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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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S747 BMA is a 1998 Ldv 400 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S747 BMA, 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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S747 BMA is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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