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P741 DFJ

1997 Ldv 400

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

118,331 mi
Last recorded118,331 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 DFJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,331 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 118,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 106,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 92,173 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 77,989 miles

brake pipes covered with under seel

Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,145 miles

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

front brake discs coroded slight

Pass 24 Jun 2009 64,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 62,497 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 59,539 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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P741 DFJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P741 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P741 DFJ registered?

P741 DFJ is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 20 May 1997.

Is P741 DFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P741 DFJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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