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F497 OHW

1988 Ldv 300

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,094 mi
Last recorded76,094 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Ldv 30074,455 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF497 OHW
MakeLdv
Model300
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 76,094 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 76,094 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 75,843 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 75,843 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 75,597 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 75,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2006 74,872 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 74,872 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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F497 OHW is a 1988 Ldv 300 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F497 OHW, 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.

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What year was F497 OHW registered?

F497 OHW is a 1988 Ldv 300, first registered on 6 September 1988.

Is F497 OHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F497 OHW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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