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P512 ARN

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,098 mi
Last recorded85,098 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP512 ARN
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,098 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both step panelling corroded

ONE BATTERY REMOVED, TRAY BADLY CORRODED

Fail 7 Jul 2014 85,061 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear inner sills corroded

Both step panelling corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 81,139 miles

Battery tray corroded

Both O/S/R tyres perishing

N/S/F step corroding

O/S/F brake feed pipe corroding

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 81,125 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery tray corroded

Both O/S/R tyres perishing

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 76,866 miles

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

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

corrosion outside prescribed area

driver seat moves but is secure

Fail 25 Jun 2012 76,856 miles

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

corrosion outside prescribed area

driver seat moves but is secure

Pass 28 Jun 2011 73,674 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 73,615 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,294 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,959 miles

o/s/f tyre has cuts in not to cords

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2008 64,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 64,101 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,868 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 62,851 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2005 60,434 miles
Fail 10 May 2005 60,354 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in offside front kingpin

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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P512 ARN is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P512 ARN, 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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P512 ARN is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P512 ARN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P512 ARN shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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