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S999 SOL

1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

21,858 mi
Last recorded21,858 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T83,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS999 SOL
MakeLdv
Model400 Series 3.55T
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 21,858 miles

Right bank down pipe slight blow on joint to centre exhaust

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle presented as an ambulance with a v8 carb engine fitted. not listed in analyser data base so emissions tested as pre cat vehicle

Pass 2 Apr 2024 21,557 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

right bank down pipe slight blow on joint to centre exhaust

Pass 16 Nov 2021 21,374 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 21,084 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 20,796 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 20,762 miles

Central Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 20,497 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 20,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 20,214 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Coolant leak

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 19,614 miles

vehicle presesnted as an ambulance with V8 carb engine fitted. not listed in analyser data base so emissions tested as pre cat vehicle (Ref 7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2014 19,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

vehicle presesnted as an ambulance with V8 carb engine fitted. not listed in analyser data base so emissions tested as pre cat vehicle (Ref 7.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 19,418 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust middle box corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 19,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

exhaust middle box corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2012 18,814 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 18,295 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 17,580 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 17,580 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 16,406 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 16,405 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,447 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 14,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 13,710 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series 3.55T?

Based on 845 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
5,122
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
Headlamp aim too high 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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S999 SOL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 83,834 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 Series 3.55T fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S999 SOL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series 3.55T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Series 3.55T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S999 SOL registered?

S999 SOL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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