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P496 JAV

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,403 mi
Last recorded89,403 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP496 JAV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2014 89,403 miles

general vehicle condition regarding corrosion is poor but not excessive at this time

nearside and off side front king pins have slight play

off side inner sill area corroded

rear cross member and nearside inner and off side sill at rear corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2014 89,403 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

nearside and off side front king pins have slight play

off side inner sill area corroded

rear cross member and nearside inner and off side sill at rear corroded

Pass 17 May 2013 87,721 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 85,776 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 83,255 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 81,226 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 79,021 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 76,457 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED. REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED. FRONT KINGPINS LIFT.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 76,436 miles

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

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

EXHAUST CORRODED. REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED. FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED. FRONT KINGPINS LIFT.

Pass 16 May 2007 73,526 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2006 70,897 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 70,842 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

lift in both front king pins

rear step fractured

Fail 3 May 2006 126,623 miles

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

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

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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P496 JAV is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P496 JAV, 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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P496 JAV is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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