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P205 UNW

1997 Ldv 400

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,891 mi
Last recorded105,891 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 UNW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2014 105,891 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 102,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 98,166 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 98,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise cleaning and grease protecting o/s/f metal brake pipe

Pass 1 Dec 2011 93,857 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

front brakes dics corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 89,996 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 89,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

front brake discs badly corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 87,371 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 83,188 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 78,156 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 70,614 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 70,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P205 UNW is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P205 UNW, 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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P205 UNW is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P205 UNW safe to buy?

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