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P568 PRE

1997 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,999 mi
Last recorded159,999 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP568 PRE
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2007 159,999 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 159,999 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Nov 2006 157,344 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Oil leak

o/s/r inner arch and flap loose

Pass 5 Apr 2006 150,810 miles

as per last vt32 3/ 4/2006

oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2006 150,742 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

o/s/r mudwing insecure o/s/r heater shield insecure both head lamps slightly misted surface corrsion to front and rear axle brake pipes

oil leak

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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P568 PRE is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P568 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 P568 PRE registered?

P568 PRE is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P568 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P568 PRE shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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