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T397 PDA

1999 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,502 mi
Last recorded87,502 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1999 Ldv 40084,665 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT397 PDA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 87,502 miles

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

front brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 86,936 miles

Oil leak

advise slight play on nsf stub pin

advise steering box damp

advise this van is now a motor home

Fail 26 Jun 2010 86,914 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

advise slight play on nsf stub pin

advise steering box damp

advise this van is now a motor home

Pass 18 Jun 2008 82,235 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 82,235 miles

Front Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 79,272 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 65,288 miles

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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T397 PDA is a 1999 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 84,665 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 T397 PDA, 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 27 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T397 PDA registered?

T397 PDA is a 1999 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 May 1999.

Is T397 PDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for T397 PDA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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