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P246 SCA

1997 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

122,069 mi
Last recorded122,069 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T96,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP246 SCA
MakeLdv
Model200 Series 2.2T
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Apr 2012 122,069 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

sills floor chassi and some brake pipes are rusty dry through out req clean re pressure checking req wax oil general metal fatige through out

Pass 25 Apr 2012 122,069 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

sills floor chassi and some brake pipes are rusty dry through out req clean re pressure checking req wax oil general metal fatige through out

Fail 6 May 2011 115,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses brake ferruls req good clean repressure check and wax oil general metal fatige through out

Pass 6 May 2011 115,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills floor chassi brake pipes brake hoses brake ferruls req good clean repressure check and wax oil general metal fatige through out

Pass 13 May 2010 110,763 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dry and very rusty on chassis,body,metal fatgue,fuel pipes andbrake pipes all need cleaning andwax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protcet it

Fail 9 May 2010 110,763 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

dry and very rusty on chassis,body,metal fatgue,fuel pipes andbrake pipes all need cleaning andwax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protcet it

Pass 15 May 2009 107,139 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

alternator belt cracked

crack in nearside rear innertyre wall and tyre getting close to limit

remaining brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion on front disc's

Fail 14 May 2009 107,139 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion on front disc's

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

alternator belt cracked

crack in nearside rear innertyre wall and tyre getting close to limit

remaining brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 May 2008 5,024 miles

surface rust on both rear brake pipes

surface rust on n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 30 May 2008 5,024 miles

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

surface rust on both rear brake pipes

surface rust on n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 21 May 2007 103,035 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight damage o/s/r light lens

slight oil ieak from steering box

surface rust on both rear brake pipes

surfacerust onn/s/f brake pipe

Pass 21 May 2007 103,035 miles

slight damage o/s/r light lens

slight oil ieak from steering box

surface rust on both rear brake pipes

surfacerust onn/s/f brake pipe

Pass 12 May 2006 100,241 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 100,241 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

How Reliable is the Ldv 200 Series 2.2T?

Based on 6,873 MOT tests across 1,267 vehicles.

65.4%
Pass Rate
5,302
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
1,267
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 518
Registration plate lamp not working 503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 400
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 386
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 335
Full Ldv 200 Series 2.2T reliability report

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P246 SCA is a 1997 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.6% with a typical mileage of 96,735 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 200 Series 2.2T fails its MOT is axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering, accounting for 518 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P246 SCA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 Series 2.2T typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 200 Series 2.2T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P246 SCA is a 1997 Ldv 200 Series 2.2T, first registered on 22 April 1997.

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