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P557 PRE

1997 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,629 mi
Last recorded139,629 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP557 PRE
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 139,629 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 139,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 139,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 139,524 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 90,099 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 90,099 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 90,099 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 137,819 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,652 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 135,977 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 133,290 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet pull insecure

corrosion osf inner wheel arch

free play in steering wheel

rear seats fitted in camper,seatbelts not fitted

Fail 14 May 2012 133,290 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bonnet pull insecure

corrosion osf inner wheel arch

free play in steering wheel

rear seats fitted in camper,seatbelts not fitted

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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P557 PRE is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P557 PRE, 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 P557 PRE registered?

P557 PRE is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 14 January 1997.

Is P557 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P557 PRE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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