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J870 SOC

1991 Ldv 400

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,734 mi
Last recorded57,734 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Ldv 40090,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ870 SOC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,734 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs wearing thin and slightly corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 57,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs wearing thin and slightly corroded

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,320 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 56,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

sliding door will not open from the inside

Pass 29 Sep 2008 54,335 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 54,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,723 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 49,660 miles

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,670 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 47,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (6.4.B.2a)

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

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

ADV INTERNAL MIRROR MISSING †ADVPLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS †ADV PLAY IN O/S/R WHEEL BERARING †ADV SLIGHT LIFT IN KING PINS †ADVFRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING

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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J870 SOC is a 1991 Ldv 400 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J870 SOC, 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 J870 SOC registered?

J870 SOC is a 1991 Ldv 400, first registered on 25 September 1991.

Is J870 SOC safe to buy?

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