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P456 VBV

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,251 mi
Last recorded92,251 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 VBV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2012 92,251 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 89,502 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,136 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 82,983 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 78,174 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 78,078 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 71,262 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 71,262 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 66,226 miles

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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P456 VBV is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P456 VBV, 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 P456 VBV registered?

P456 VBV is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 4 November 1996.

Is P456 VBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P456 VBV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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