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P658 SMB

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,086 mi
Last recorded156,086 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP658 SMB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 156,086 miles

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil leak

slight corrosion to front of bonnet

slight play in front king pins

track rod bent

Pass 6 Jan 2009 151,257 miles

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

corrosion under o/s/f step

pin missing passenger seat

slight play in steering top bush

track rod bent

Pass 9 Jan 2008 147,069 miles

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

offside and nearside door steps corroded and holed

Fail 9 Jan 2008 147,043 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

offside and nearside door steps corroded and holed

Pass 8 Jan 2007 142,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 142,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

slight play in n/s/f suspension king pin

slight play in o/s/f suspension king pin

Pass 20 Jan 2006 138,193 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 138,193 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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P658 SMB is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P658 SMB, 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 P658 SMB registered?

P658 SMB is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 May 1997.

Is P658 SMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P658 SMB shows 8 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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