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V179 LFJ

2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

159,563 mi
Last recorded159,563 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T118,193 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV179 LFJ
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Oct 2018 159,563 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin so loose it is likely to affect directional stability (5.1.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 148,427 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 140,008 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Oct 2016 140,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Drivers (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 133,309 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,309 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 127,035 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 127,035 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 121,121 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 121,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 116,877 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 116,870 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 109,447 miles

8 seats fitted at time of test

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

new brake pads & rear shoes fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2010 99,692 miles

Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 17 Feb 2010 999,680 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Oil leak

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

lefthand dash light inop

Pass 26 Jan 2009 90,046 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 78,463 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 68,513 miles

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre on 2mm †n/s/r tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 24 Jan 2006 58,109 miles

large chip in o/s of windscreen

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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V179 LFJ is a 2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 118,193 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 V179 LFJ, 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 26 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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V179 LFJ is a 2000 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 24 January 2000.

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