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R257 KGH

1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,049 mi
Last recorded12,049 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T83,834 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 KGH
MakeLdv
Model400 Series 3.55T
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 12,049 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,810 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 8,810 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 3,626 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series 3.55T?

Based on 845 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
5,122
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
Headlamp aim too high 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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R257 KGH is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 83,834 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 Series 3.55T fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R257 KGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series 3.55T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Series 3.55T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R257 KGH registered?

R257 KGH is a 1998 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R257 KGH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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