MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,563 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section small hole (6.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier x2 (4.13 (a) (ii))
Driver's door hinge insecure door strap (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s n/s (3.5 (a))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s n/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 attached to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under arch and front panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under step (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror casing damaged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 attached to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded attached to l/s/v (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side also cable seized (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 75% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section small hole (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front wheel nut fitted wrong way
Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front wheel nut fitted wrong way
Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area out of prescribed area (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
numerous welding repairs / corrosion areas out of prescribed areas
unable to fully inspect welding repairs
under body dirty
windscreen damage just in mot spec
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner panel near steering box (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Front Inner Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing area out of prescribed area (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
numerous welding repairs / corrosion areas out of prescribed areas
under body dirty
windscreen damage just in mot spec
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
ssslight roughness in off side rear wheel bearing
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight roughness in off side rear wheel bearing
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Slight roughness in off side rear wheel bearing
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Front Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)
Driving control(s) functionally incomplete (6.8.1a)
How Reliable is the Ldv 400?
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S854 BDV is a 1998 Ldv 400 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.
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 S854 BDV, 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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S854 BDV is a 1998 Ldv 400, first registered on 22 September 1998.
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