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R545 APW

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

195,414 mi
Last recorded195,414 miles
Recorded on30 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 APW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2008 195,414 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING DUST CAP MISSING

O/S/F TRACK ROD END GAITER SPLIT

OIL LEAK ON DIFFERENTIAL

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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

Fail 19 May 2008 195,745 miles

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

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

N/S/F WHEEL BEARING DUST CAP MISSING

O/S/F TRACK ROD END GAITER SPLIT

OIL LEAK ON DIFFERENTIAL

OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

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

METAL PROTRUSSION O/S/R CHASSIS BY REAR WHEEL

Pass 2 May 2007 191,952 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 191,941 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Centre Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 182,563 miles

drivers seat slightly insercure.

Fail 8 Apr 2006 182,563 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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R545 APW is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R545 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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R545 APW is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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