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P225 ETA

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,369 mi
Last recorded138,369 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 ETA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2012 138,369 miles

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

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

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

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

all rear tyres perished and close to legal limit

battery insecure

bonnet wont secure shut

oil leak

slight play both front wheel bearings

slight play front kingpins

slight play in steering box

Pass 14 Jun 2011 134,545 miles

battery insecure

n/s/r inner tyre close to legal limit

play in steering box

slight play both front kingpins

slight play both front wheel bearings

various suspention bushes deteriated

Fail 10 Jun 2011 134,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

battery insecure

n/s/r inner tyre close to legal limit

play in steering box

slight play both front kingpins

slight play both front wheel bearings

various suspention bushes deteriated

Pass 1 Apr 2010 128,656 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

unfitted seat in rear of van

Fail 22 Mar 2010 128,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

unfitted seat in rear of van

Pass 12 Mar 2009 122,501 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 122,501 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 119,620 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

baffles loose in silencer

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 116,762 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

Oil leak

silencer baffles loose

travel in handbrake

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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P225 ETA is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P225 ETA, 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 P225 ETA registered?

P225 ETA is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 July 1997.

Is P225 ETA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P225 ETA shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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