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P826 RYP

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,407 mi
Last recorded88,407 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP826 RYP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2010 88,407 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside front indicator unit contains water but is still operating

sweat at power steering pump although there's no sign of a deffinite leak

Fail 23 Aug 2010 88,389 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

nearside rear brake linings possibly worn as there's noise from this brake

offside front indicator unit contains water but is still operating

sweat at power steering pump although there's no sign of a deffinite leak

Pass 2 Sep 2009 80,315 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 80,315 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 78,718 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 78,708 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 73,224 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 73,224 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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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P826 RYP 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 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 P826 RYP, 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 P826 RYP registered?

P826 RYP is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 June 1997.

Is P826 RYP safe to buy?

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