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P204 HJW

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,004 mi
Last recorded138,004 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 HJW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2010 138,004 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2010 138,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2009 130,654 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 130,652 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 4 Feb 2009 130,361 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 128,663 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 125,308 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 122,138 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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P204 HJW is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P204 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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What year was P204 HJW registered?

P204 HJW is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 5 December 1996.

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