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P488 PVT

1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

164,102 mi
Last recorded164,102 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.585,140 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 PVT
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 164,102 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 164,087 miles

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

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 1 May 2007 157,643 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 149,929 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 149,925 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5?

Based on 589 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,974
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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P488 PVT is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 85,140 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Series D 3.5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P488 PVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of P488 PVT?

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What year was P488 PVT registered?

P488 PVT is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5, first registered on 24 December 1996.

Is P488 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 PVT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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