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P381 DPF

1997 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,869 mi
Last recorded99,869 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP381 DPF
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,869 miles

headlamp patterns deteriated due to condensatiom in lamps

offside front floor excessivly corroded by drivers seat mount

Fail 8 Mar 2013 99,869 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

headlamp patterns deteriated due to condensatiom in lamps

offside front floor excessivly corroded by drivers seat mount

Pass 3 Mar 2012 97,647 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lenses condinsated

nearside rear seat belts retractor system slow

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2011 95,619 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp lenses condinsated up

slight oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2010 93,954 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight brake imbalance on rear

Pass 10 Feb 2009 91,842 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Feb 2009 91,842 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Mar 2008 89,106 miles

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

wiper linkage worn not affecting operation

Pass 5 Mar 2007 86,609 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 86,609 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 83,501 miles

as per test no 144873766433

Fail 4 Mar 2006 83,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major 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)

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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P381 DPF is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,820 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P381 DPF, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P381 DPF registered?

P381 DPF is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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