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P133 APL

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,722 mi
Last recorded59,722 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 APL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,722 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 59,722 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 55,898 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 55,894 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Battery insecure

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 25,081 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 25,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 25,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,930 miles

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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P133 APL is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,495cc 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 P133 APL, 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 P133 APL registered?

P133 APL is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P133 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P133 APL 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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