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P386 AFJ

1997 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,580 mi
Last recorded44,580 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP386 AFJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 44,580 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 44,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 44,542 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 44,532 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier inner arch corroded to exess. (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 44,130 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 43,757 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 May 2015 43,436 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 43,436 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2014 43,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 42,707 miles

slight corrossion in n/s/r chassis

Pass 26 Apr 2012 42,404 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 41,715 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,393 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 41,011 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 40,639 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 40,607 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.6.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.6.2a)

Pass 30 May 2006 39,941 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 36,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2005 36,537 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear shock absorber covers corroded

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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P386 AFJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P386 AFJ, 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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P386 AFJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 15 January 1997.

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