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P273 SUM

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,224 mi
Last recorded148,224 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 SUM
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 148,224 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 148,224 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 134,175 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 134,155 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (6.4.B1)

Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring balance beam rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

adv near side inner front foot step corrodid but not with in precribed area

off side rear wheel bearing rough when rotaed

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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P273 SUM is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc 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 P273 SUM, 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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P273 SUM is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 September 1996.

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