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G974 XVU

1990 Ldv 400

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,900 mi
Last recorded75,900 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2010
Typical for 1990 Ldv 40077,105 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG974 XVU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1990
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2010 75,900 miles

front brake discs corroded

movement at steering box

n/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

number plates starting to dis-colour

o/s/r foot brake efficiency slightly weak

o/s/r tyre perishing suggest soon replacement

rear suspension bump stops missing

slight movement front king pins

slight noise front wheel bearings

Fail 23 Sep 2009 75,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 75,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,900 miles

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/ wiper blade splitting

n/s/f tyre wwearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

slight movement front king pins

slight movement steering box

slight wiper scores n/s windscreen

Fail 17 Sep 2008 75,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

front brakes slightly out of balance

n/s/ wiper blade splitting

n/s/f tyre wwearing on outer edge

o/s/r tyre perishing slightly

slight movement front king pins

slight movement steering box

slight wiper scores n/s windscreen

Pass 19 Feb 2007 75,900 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 75,900 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 75,800 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 75,800 miles

Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.G.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G974 XVU is a 1990 Ldv 400 in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1990 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 77,105 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 G974 XVU, 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 36 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G974 XVU registered?

G974 XVU is a 1990 Ldv 400, first registered on 21 June 1990.

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