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V256 LOA

1999 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,097 mi
Last recorded114,097 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1999 Ldv 40084,665 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV256 LOA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 114,097 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,026 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake disc condition

Fail 5 Jan 2011 101,842 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake disc condition

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 8 Dec 2009 91,684 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc condition

Fail 26 Nov 2009 91,678 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc condition

Pass 30 Apr 2008 87,372 miles

cab untidty cluttered

o/s rear inner tyre showing signs of perishing on the inner wall

rear bumper damaged / out of alinement

seats degradeing

Fail 25 Apr 2008 87,372 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

cab untidty cluttered

o/s rear inner tyre showing signs of perishing on the inner wall

rear bumper damaged / out of alinement

seats degradeing

slight m/ment in n/s hub

Pass 24 Apr 2007 84,774 miles

kingpins showing wear

n/s/r tyres low pressures

o/s/f brake disc condition

p/s box leak

Fail 18 Apr 2007 84,774 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/r outer tyre underinflated

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 83,785 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 83,759 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers seat is not properly secured

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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V256 LOA is a 1999 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1999 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,665 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 V256 LOA, 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 27 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V256 LOA registered?

V256 LOA is a 1999 Ldv 400, first registered on 2 September 1999.

Is V256 LOA safe to buy?

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