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J335 SOF

1991 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

114,024 mi
Last recorded114,024 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Ldv 40090,418 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ335 SOF
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2008 114,024 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 114,024 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 113,658 miles

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 107,961 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 107,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

23% front brake imbalance limit25%

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

poor quality weld repairs to cab floor and front inner arches

steering box damp no visible leak

Fail 6 Dec 2006 107,606 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight play both front kingpins

Fail 13 Sep 2006 106,424 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

charge light stays on

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floor of vehicle is corrorded

n/s/f hub bearing cap missing

rear crossmember broken and bent

Pass 20 Sep 2005 100,438 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 100,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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J335 SOF is a 1991 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J335 SOF, 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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What year was J335 SOF registered?

J335 SOF is a 1991 Ldv 400, first registered on 23 September 1991.

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