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TRA 729R

1977 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

45,476 mi
Last recorded45,476 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTRA 729R
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2013 45,476 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

advance corrosion in body and under side.

both front inner wings repaird with fibre glass.

fron bumper repaird with tape.

indicaters not self canceling.

lift in both king pins.

near side rear indicator lamp cracked.

off side rear suspension bump stop missing.

Pass 21 Apr 2012 45,449 miles

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

n/s rear brake bind

Pass 21 Feb 2011 45,283 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,004 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 45,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Nov 2008 43,767 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,669 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 43,401 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 42,982 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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TRA 729R is a 1977 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

The most common reason a Ldv 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TRA 729R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 49 years old, this Ldv 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was TRA 729R registered?

TRA 729R is a 1977 Ldv 200, first registered on 19 July 1977.

Is TRA 729R safe to buy?

The MOT history for TRA 729R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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