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P258 FND

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,594 mi
Last recorded65,594 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2006
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 FND
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2006 65,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 65,589 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside & offside front springs,rear eye bushes moved in spring eye

rear valance corroded

steering box damp with oil

wiper linkage worn

Pass 21 Sep 2005 57,471 miles

general surface corosion to chassis and outriggers

heavy engine oil leak, likely to be a danger to other road users

oil contaminating both rear shock absorbers, exhaust, rear axle and other related components.

slight front brake imbalance to n/s/f

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 19 Sep 2005 57,471 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both handbrake cables chaffed and corroding

General surface corrosion to chassis and outriggers

Heavy engine oil leak, likely to be a danger to other road users.

Oil contaminating both rear shock absorbers, exhaust, rear axle and other related components.

slight front brake imbalance to n/s/f

slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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P258 FND is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P258 FND, 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 P258 FND registered?

P258 FND is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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