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P253 DOP

1996 Ldv 400

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

27,513 mi
Last recorded27,513 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP253 DOP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 27,513 miles

Front inner wheel arch's corroding outside of prescribed area / General Under body corroding

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 27,447 miles

Battery insecure under bonnet (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced OS pattern / NS lens insecure (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front inner wheel arch's corroding outside of prescribed area / General Under body corroding

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 219,655 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 21,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2016

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position hinge broken (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed body (1.9.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 21,002 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 21,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 18,879 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

both nearside rear tyres perishing

nearside rear top marker inop

wipers poor but just clearing screen

Fail 8 Jul 2011 18,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both nearside rear tyres perishing

nearside rear top marker inop

wipers poor but just clearing screen

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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P253 DOP is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P253 DOP, 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 P253 DOP registered?

P253 DOP is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P253 DOP safe to buy?

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