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P198 HJW

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

133,218 mi
Last recorded133,218 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 HJW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 133,218 miles

Horn push poor

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

O/S/F Wheel damage

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

Slight imbalance front/rear brakes

Slight play front hub/steering area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 133,206 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight play front hub/steering /kingpin area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

current brake efforts-front 460/440 locked.rears 160/95.minimum laden reqirement is a total of 1750+kg.unladen requirement is 2 wheels locked and remaining 2 to exceed 100kg.

front/rear brake bind

front/rear brake imbalance

horn+switch wear/poor

inlet trunking split

n/s/r inner tyre worn near limit

o/s/f wheel damage

prior repairs welded from inside/sealant etc,unable to assess condition

rear doors poor security

rear load valve poor operation,rear brakes low effort,handbrake cable unequal operation

rear no plate discoloured

refer also prior fail/advise 173187258019

Fail 26 Feb 2008 133,186 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Slight play front hub/steering /kingpin area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2007 119,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f rim inner bead damage

rear brake imbalance,refer also fail/advise 12/2/7

Pass 28 Feb 2007 119,355 miles

o/s/f rim inner bead damage

rear brake imbalance,refer also fail/advise 12/2/7

Fail 12 Feb 2007 118,560 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes imbalanced

front hubs/bearings/kingpins play

front no plate damaged,rear discoloured

hand brake mechanism faulty/sticking in side drums

n/s/r shock bushes worn

steering box/mechanism wear/lost motion

steerins box seepage

wipers poor park position

Pass 13 Feb 2006 102,465 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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P198 HJW is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P198 HJW, 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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P198 HJW is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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