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P234 HJW

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2540cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,322 mi
Last recorded64,322 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 HJW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,540cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 64,322 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,155 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 64,153 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,418 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 61,198 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear nearside inner tyre nail

rear offside outer tyre slight perishing

Pass 5 Jan 2011 57,017 miles

n/s/f headlight misted up

n/s/r tyre flat

Fail 29 Dec 2010 57,000 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/r tyre flat

Pass 14 Dec 2009 55,637 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

all four rear tyres appear to be low on pressure

all vehicle lights appear to be slightly dim,vehicle may have a charging problem hence discharged battery

all weld repairs have been heavily undersealed unable to fully assess

both front side windows and mirrors obscurred,appear to be shatter proof and material appears to be deteriating

both rear doors heavily corroded particuarly at bottom edges

both rear inner tyres appear to be soft compared to outer tyres

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion left front inner wing area extending forwards

corrosion left side of bulkhead/scuttle area

corrosion left step area

corrosion right front floor above air tank restricted view

corrosion right front inner wing area

corrosion right front lower step area

front edge of bonnet corroded

front no plate deteriating

heavy corrosion evident to front braking components ,brake discs,front brake pads,brake callipers and pad retainers

instrument illumination inoperative

rear valance area heavily corroded

some inbalance rear brakes on initial application

Fail 30 Nov 2009 55,610 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Nearside Outer Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

all four rear tyres appear to be low on pressure

both front side windows and mirrors obscurred,appear to be shatter proof and material appears to be deteriating

both rear doors heavily corroded particuarly at bottom edges

clutch pedal rubber worn

corrosion left front inner wing area extending forwards

corrosion left side of bulkhead/scuttle area

corrosion left step area

corrosion right front floor above air tank restricted view

corrosion right front inner wing area

corrosion right front lower step area

front edge of bonnet corroded

front no plate deteriating

heavy corrosion evident to front braking components ,brake discs,front brake pads,brake callipers and pad retainers

instrument illumination inoperative

park lever stiff

rear valance area heavily corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2005 55,563 miles

offside rear inner tyre underinflated

Fail 14 Oct 2005 55,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

offside rear inner tyre underinflated

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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P234 HJW is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,540cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P234 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 P234 HJW registered?

P234 HJW is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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