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P153 KCA

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,858 mi
Last recorded70,858 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 KCA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 70,858 miles

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings nearside complete sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Central Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside complete sill front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 69,423 miles

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 8 Nov 2016 69,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2015 67,693 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner back panel (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 67,693 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner back panel (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 66,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 64,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 64,640 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 62,862 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 62,862 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2011 60,791 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 60,791 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 58,714 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 57,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 54,613 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 52,727 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 52,727 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 50,110 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,110 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 46,708 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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P153 KCA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 88,606 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 P153 KCA, 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 30 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P153 KCA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 5 August 1996.

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