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P242 EEW

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,495 mi
Last recorded103,495 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 EEW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 103,495 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 103,462 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 101,375 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 98,834 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2008

Oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2008 90,870 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jan 2007 83,481 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 83,481 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P242 EEW is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red 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 P242 EEW, 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 P242 EEW registered?

P242 EEW is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P242 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 EEW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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