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P488 VHB

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,602 mi
Last recorded139,602 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP488 VHB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2007 139,602 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)

center seat belt catch cover missing

n/s rear lens damaged

o/s floor corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2007 139,442 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Centre seat belt catch cover missing

N/S tail lamp lens damaged

O/S floor corroded

Play in both front king pins

Fail 13 Mar 2006 123,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 123,160 miles

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

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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P488 VHB is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P488 VHB, 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 P488 VHB registered?

P488 VHB is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P488 VHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P488 VHB shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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