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F158 ESU

1988 Ldv 300

Yellow Diesel 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Ldv 30074,455 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF158 ESU
MakeLdv
Model300
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,528cc
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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 100,000 miles

bodypanels have seriuos amounts of corrosion repairs with tape'''

Fail 2 May 2007 100,000 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2006 100,000 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 100,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 100,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 300?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
1,243
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
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F158 ESU is a 1988 Ldv 300 in Yellow with a 3,528cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1988 Ldv 300 models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.2% with a typical mileage of 74,455 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 300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying F158 ESU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 38 years old, this Ldv 300 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F158 ESU registered?

F158 ESU is a 1988 Ldv 300, first registered on 3 October 1988.

Is F158 ESU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F158 ESU shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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