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J290 HGE

1991 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

82,186 mi
Last recorded82,186 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Ldv 40090,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ290 HGE
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 82,186 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 82,186 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis

corrosion to underside of cab

Fail 6 Apr 2010 82,186 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis

corrosion to underside of cab

Pass 27 Mar 2009 70,187 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 70,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 68,948 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 68,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 68,896 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 66,576 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 66,576 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J290 HGE is a 1991 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1991 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 90,418 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 J290 HGE, 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 35 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J290 HGE is a 1991 Ldv 400, first registered on 27 December 1991.

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