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P489 RCA

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

61,418 mi
Last recorded61,418 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 RCA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2006 61,418 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 61,418 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

Nearside Rear External window not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.11.6b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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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P489 RCA is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P489 RCA, 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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What year was P489 RCA registered?

P489 RCA is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P489 RCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P489 RCA shows 2 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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