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Y478 UOB

2001 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,581 mi
Last recorded119,581 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2001 Ldv 40090,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY478 UOB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 119,581 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General surface corrosion to underside

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 118,507 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 118,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust system insecure Silencer snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Body panel likely to become detached Vallance (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

General corrosion to underside

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 115,842 miles

All tyres badly perished.

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General surface corrosion to underside

Pass 9 Mar 2018 114,795 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 114,795 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage Panel (6.1.C.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 112,581 miles

Slight play in both front king pins.

slight play in steering box.

Pass 11 Mar 2016 110,598 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 105,993 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 105,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Jan 2015 105,990 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 98,829 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 98,829 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,316 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 83,779 miles

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 76,555 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 69,373 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,899 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 55,353 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

rear brakes imbalanced

wires on air intake sensor broken

Pass 26 Feb 2007 47,344 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 47,340 miles

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

Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 41,966 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 37,618 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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Y478 UOB is a 2001 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2001 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 90,462 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 Y478 UOB, 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 25 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y478 UOB registered?

Y478 UOB is a 2001 Ldv 400, first registered on 29 March 2001.

Is Y478 UOB safe to buy?

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