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P595 DFJ

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,050 mi
Last recorded149,050 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP595 DFJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2008 149,050 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both wiper spindles excessively worn

Excess coolant leak from radiator

Excess engine oil leak from rocker cover area

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Injector leak off pipe chaffing @ front of engine

Near side rear inner tyre under inflated

Near side washer jet one of two blocked

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

Rear loading doors severely cracked and damaged around locking mechanism and handle area's

Spare tyre missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 142,568 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

engine oil leaks

windscreen cracked in nearside top of screen outside swept area

wiper linkage has play in linkages

Fail 13 Jun 2007 142,562 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

engine oil leaks

windscreen cracked

wiper linkage wheel boxes worn

Pass 12 Jun 2006 135,429 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Silencer mount strap corroded.

Windscreen damaged n/s.

Wiper linkage worn.

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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P595 DFJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P595 DFJ, 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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P595 DFJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 18 March 1997.

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