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P485 PRE

1996 Ldv 200

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

120,894 mi
Last recorded120,894 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv 20087,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 PRE
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2014 120,894 miles

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 12 Mar 2013 120,619 miles

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

engine mounting worn

propshaft rubber coupling

Fail 8 Mar 2013 120,593 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine mounting worn

propshaft rubber coupling

Pass 9 Mar 2012 119,813 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 118,052 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 118,052 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 110,119 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 110,118 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket cracked (2.4.B.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 103,988 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009

Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 101,321 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2007 95,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

steering king pins both sides have slight play

Pass 20 Mar 2006 88,000 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 88,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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P485 PRE is a 1996 Ldv 200 in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 87,865 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P485 PRE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P485 PRE registered?

P485 PRE is a 1996 Ldv 200, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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