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R438 KKX

1997 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

194,949 mi
Last recorded194,949 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T99,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 KKX
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 194,949 miles

front brake pipes

king pins lift and play

oil leak

Fail 24 May 2010 194,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pipes

king pins lift and play

oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2009 190,088 miles

oil leak

steering box damp with oil

Fail 18 May 2009 190,074 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

oil leak

steering box damp with oil

Pass 16 May 2007 158,029 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
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R438 KKX is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 99,554 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 Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R438 KKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R438 KKX registered?

R438 KKX is a 1997 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R438 KKX safe to buy?

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