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P791 DTA

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,239 mi
Last recorded127,239 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP791 DTA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 127,239 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 4 May 2016 127,201 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 125,860 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 125,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 129,111 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 129,090 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 122,037 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 122,032 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 119,789 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 119,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 116,429 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 116,408 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 114,415 miles

there were only 6 seats fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Jun 2007 111,103 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure main member deformed but not affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Offside Vehicle structure main member deformed but not affecting control of vehicle or safe carriage of load (6.1.3)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 90,846 miles

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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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P791 DTA is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P791 DTA, 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 P791 DTA registered?

P791 DTA is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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