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P824 FAU

1997 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,394 mi
Last recorded88,394 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 FAU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 88,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 85,268 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 85,268 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 82,068 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 80,002 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 80,002 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 75,430 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 75,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 66,009 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 66,005 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hand operated control valve lever inoperable from the driving position (3.2.2b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

REAR BUMPER INSERT LOOSE

WINDSCREEN 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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P824 FAU is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P824 FAU, 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 P824 FAU registered?

P824 FAU is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 March 1997.

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