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P388 AFJ

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,195 mi
Last recorded118,195 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 AFJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 118,195 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

front nearside and offside inner arches heavily corroded

nearside and offside chassis heavily repaired

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall heavily perished

offide headlight damp showing a poor image

propshaft center bearing noisy

slight lift in offside kingpin

Fail 26 Jun 2015 118,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

nearside and offside chassis heavily repaired

nearside rear outer tyre sidewall heavily perished

offide headlight damp showing a poor image

propshaft center bearing noisy

slight lift in offside kingpin

Pass 19 Jun 2014 116,432 miles

chassis heavily repaired and undersealed

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed & perished

slight lift in offside kingpin

wiring exposed above exhaust box

Fail 10 Jun 2014 116,378 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

nearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed & perished

slight lift in offside kingpin

wiring exposed above exhaust box

Pass 24 Jun 2013 113,250 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 113,250 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 109,408 miles

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

chassis heavily repaired

rear chassis heavily corroded

tread worn uneven on nearside front tyre

Fail 11 Jun 2012 109,398 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

chassis heavily repaired

rear chassis heavily corroded

tread worn uneven on nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 107,291 miles

front and rear reg plate slightly detoriated

Pass 29 Jun 2010 101,966 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 96,059 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2007 81,832 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 70,980 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 57,927 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 57,897 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

nearside rear fog light not working

sligt lift in front kingpins (not greased)

suspect fuel leak from 4th injector area

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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P388 AFJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P388 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P388 AFJ registered?

P388 AFJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P388 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 AFJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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