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P285 KAV

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,544 mi
Last recorded125,544 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 KAV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 125,544 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 125,544 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 124,429 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 123,660 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

both sides rear wheel arches slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met requires adjustment or repair

service brake efficiency only just met

vehicle all under body covered with heavily sealant

Pass 24 May 2018 121,576 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all four outer wheel arch slightly corroded

complete underbody covered heavily with sealant

Pass 22 May 2017 115,502 miles

complete underbody and and all four wheel arches covered heavily with sealant

mechanical components covered heavily with sealant

Pass 24 May 2016 113,907 miles

Front both sides brake pipes covered with copper grease

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

Offside Rear bumper support covered with duct tape

both sides front inner wheel arches covered heavily with sealant

both sides inner sills welded

Fail 24 May 2016 113,907 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Front both sides brake pipes covered with copper grease

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

Offside Rear bumper support covered with duct tape

both sides front inner wheel arches covered heavily with sealant

Pass 4 Sep 2014 37,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front + rear tyres cll

n/s + o/s sills corodding

oil leak

steps corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2013 32,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

clutch pedal has slight movement

Fail 2 Sep 2013 32,800 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner 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) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

clutch pedal has slight movement

Pass 4 Sep 2012 32,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear outwrigger floor corroded

offside middle/rear floor corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2011 38,400 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 32,800 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

large piece of metal in o/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking and cuts on sidewalls

nail n/s/r inner tyre

Fail 3 Sep 2010 32,800 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

large piece of metal in o/s/f tyre

n/s/r tyre cracking and cuts on sidewalls

nail n/s/r inner tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2009 32,800 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 32,800 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,800 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 28 Feb 2008 32,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Parking 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)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 38,200 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 32,800 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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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P285 KAV is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P285 KAV, 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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P285 KAV is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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