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P525 JAV

1997 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,934 mi
Last recorded155,934 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 20095,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 JAV
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2010 155,934 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front king pins slight play/lift

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside number plate lamp worked with a tap

Fail 15 Oct 2009 152,877 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside door mirrror cracked

nearside number plate lamp worked with a tap

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Oct 2009 152,877 miles

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

nearside door mirrror cracked

nearside number plate lamp worked with a tap

slight play in both front king pins

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Oct 2008 150,144 miles

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

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

Nearside front mirror cosmetic damage

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS HAS SLIGHT COSMETIC DAMAGE

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 142,543 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 142,342 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 133,563 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 133,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2006 127,215 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 127,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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P525 JAV is a 1997 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 95,294 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P525 JAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P525 JAV registered?

P525 JAV is a 1997 Ldv 200, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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