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P274 UGN

1997 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,282 mi
Last recorded133,282 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 UGN
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 133,282 miles

both front tyres getting low

exhaust system rusty and deterioating

front brake discs lipped

windscreen scratched

Pass 9 Apr 2011 132,515 miles

exhaust system very rusty in places

scratching on windscreen

slight play n/s track rod end

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Jun 2010 128,111 miles

exhaust system very rusty in places

n/s front wheel arch rusty

rear tyres getting low

slight damage to o/s rear light lense

Fail 19 Aug 2009 126,807 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate starting to disfigure

n/s front brake very slightly binding

o/s rear inner tyre under inflated

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s front king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 19 Aug 2009 126,807 miles

front number plate starting to disfigure

n/s front brake very slightly binding

o/s rear inner tyre under inflated

oil leak from engine

slight play in n/s front king pin

slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Apr 2008 116,258 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 116,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 105,998 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 105,998 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

bonnet wont lock down

front n0 plate cracked

windscreen chiped

wiper arms worn

Pass 7 Apr 2006 92,755 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 92,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Parking 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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P274 UGN is a 1997 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 P274 UGN, 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 P274 UGN registered?

P274 UGN is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 25 March 1997.

Is P274 UGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 UGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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