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S961 EOB

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

193,867 mi
Last recorded193,867 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS961 EOB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2007 193,867 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 193,867 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 193,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2006 192,130 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 192,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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 Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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S961 EOB is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,820 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 S961 EOB, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S961 EOB registered?

S961 EOB is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is S961 EOB safe to buy?

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