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R531 APW

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

181,386 mi
Last recorded181,386 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 APW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 181,386 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 180,966 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside outer tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Mar 2010 180,966 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside outer tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Mar 2009 180,146 miles

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

slight movement in o/s/f seat pivot

Fail 25 Mar 2009 180,146 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Propshaft component defective

slight movement in o/s/f seat pivot

Pass 25 Mar 2008 179,520 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Mar 2007 177,465 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Mar 2007 177,465 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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R531 APW is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White 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 R531 APW, 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 R531 APW registered?

R531 APW is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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