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P278 LFM

1996 Ldv 300

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

201,708 mi
Last recorded201,708 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 LFM
MakeLdv
Model300
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 201,708 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 201,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 199,667 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 Mar 2009 199,666 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 194,036 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 194,035 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 187,356 miles

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

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

n/s front floor very soft and poor

How Reliable is the Ldv 300?

Based on 552 MOT tests across 109 vehicles.

62.5%
Pass Rate
1,243
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
109
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 38
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 32
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30
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P278 LFM is a 1996 Ldv 300 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

The most common reason a Ldv 300 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 38 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 LFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 300 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 300 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P278 LFM registered?

P278 LFM is a 1996 Ldv 300, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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