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P463 VVL

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

125,790 mi
Last recorded125,790 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 VVL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2010 125,790 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

advise body and chassis corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 125,790 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

advise body and chassis corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2009 123,498 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight run out on both front discs

Fail 26 Jan 2009 123,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

slight run out on both front discs

Pass 22 Feb 2008 121,684 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 121,679 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 119,226 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 119,226 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 116,351 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 116,302 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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P463 VVL is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P463 VVL, 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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P463 VVL is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 26 February 1997.

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