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P238 SRW

1997 Ldv 400

Multi-colour Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,259 mi
Last recorded39,259 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 SRW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2008 39,259 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in both front "king pins"

Tube in left hand front tubeless tyre

Tyre pressure low in right hand rear tyre

Fail 16 Feb 2008 39,259 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Slight play in both front "king pins"

Tube in left hand front tubeless tyre

Tyre pressure low in right hand rear tyre

Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,934 miles

Right hand rear outter tyre worn on outter edge

Slight hum from right hand front wheel bearing

Fail 27 Apr 2007 32,934 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Slight hum from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Apr 2006 25,197 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear number plate starting to crack

Fail 12 Apr 2006 25,197 miles

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

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear number plate starting to crack

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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P238 SRW is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Multi-colour with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P238 SRW, 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 P238 SRW registered?

P238 SRW is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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