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F988 TFX

1988 Ldv 300

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,397 mi
Last recorded54,397 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Ldv 30074,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF988 TFX
MakeLdv
Model300
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 54,397 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 54,147 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 54,147 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Battery insecure

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 54,146 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 47,897 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 47,877 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2006 47,636 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 47,616 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

corrosion on n/s inner side door top edge.

How Reliable is the Ldv 300?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
1,243
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
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F988 TFX is a 1988 Ldv 300 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Ldv 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.2% with a typical mileage of 74,455 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 300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F988 TFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Ldv 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F988 TFX registered?

F988 TFX is a 1988 Ldv 300, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F988 TFX safe to buy?

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