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P457 OET

1997 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,302 mi
Last recorded83,302 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 OET
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 83,302 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front kingpim has slight play

Pass 6 Sep 2011 77,830 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear inner tyre has a nail in it

Fail 24 Aug 2011 77,742 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear inner tyre has a nail in it

Pass 11 Jan 2010 67,818 miles

offside front floor seat mounts worn

play in both front king pins

play in steering box

Fail 8 Jan 2010 67,809 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front floor seat mounts worn

play in both front king pins

play in steering box

Pass 7 Mar 2008 57,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 7 Mar 2008 57,084 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 50,346 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 50,341 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel tank insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2005 42,617 miles

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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P457 OET is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P457 OET, 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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P457 OET is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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