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V488 EDV

1999 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

4,596 mi
Last recorded4,596 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 1999 Ldv 40084,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV488 EDV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 4,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2023 4,584 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Speedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 3,493 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 2,706 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 1,443 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 141,380 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 136,972 miles

under body corroded oil leak slight play on steering box

Fail 22 Apr 2016 136,970 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

under body corroded oil leak slight play on steering box

Fail 14 Oct 2015 133,847 miles

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

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

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 (2.2.C.1h)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

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

fuel tank straps corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 130,527 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 128,943 miles

slight imbalance to rear brakes

Fail 2 Oct 2013 128,942 miles

Nearside Front Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2012 123,373 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 4 Oct 2012 123,373 miles

front exhaust clamp broken

Pass 19 Dec 2011 118,862 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 118,862 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear outline marker lamp(s) not working (1.1.B.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 112,603 miles

6 seats fitted at time of test

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 23 Nov 2010 112,603 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

6 seats fitted at time of test

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2009 104,340 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges and screw in n/s/f

o/s king pin lift on max

Pass 17 Nov 2008 99,435 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 99,435 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,734 miles

clutch peddal bush worn

Pass 25 Oct 2006 90,323 miles

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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V488 EDV is a 1999 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V488 EDV, 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 V488 EDV registered?

V488 EDV is a 1999 Ldv 400, first registered on 8 November 1999.

Is V488 EDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V488 EDV shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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