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P385 EOV

1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

56,754 mi
Last recorded56,754 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T109,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 EOV
MakeLdv
Model400 Series 3.55T
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 56,754 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,751 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 56,751 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced ALL POSITION LAMPS NOT WORKING (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Back ground badly delaminated (0.1 (d))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH SIDES (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 x pipes to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 56,373 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 56,373 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 54,135 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 54,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 53,736 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 53,734 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 53,261 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 53,261 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 52,785 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 52,467 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,284 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

horn sound slightly weak

o/s/r top marker lamp dim

slight detoration of headlamps

Pass 5 Jun 2013 51,935 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 May 2013 51,935 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2012 51,150 miles

Oil leak

slight inbalance rear brakes

Pass 18 May 2011 50,734 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Fail 17 May 2011 50,729 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2010 50,311 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2010 50,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,004 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 50,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat not fully secure

n/s washer jet partially blocked

some inbalance rear brakes

wire from battery to rear not fully secure

Pass 20 May 2008 49,502 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 49,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

some inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 30 May 2007 48,999 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 47,951 miles
Pass 23 May 2005 43,597 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series 3.55T?

Based on 845 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
5,122
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
Headlamp aim too high 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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P385 EOV is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.2% with a typical mileage of 109,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Series 3.55T fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P385 EOV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series 3.55T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Series 3.55T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P385 EOV is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T, first registered on 16 August 1996.

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