MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was P273 SUM registered?
P273 SUM is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 September 1996.
Is P273 SUM safe to buy?
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