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P489 PRE

1996 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,155 mi
Last recorded75,155 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 20087,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP489 PRE
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 75,155 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion on and around floor chassis and body

Pass 19 Feb 2008 71,918 miles

center prop shaft bearing faulty

corrosion on and around floor and chassis

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,078 miles

corrosion on and around floor chassis and body

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 8 Oct 2007 71,063 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

corrosion on and around floor chassis and body

slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 2 Oct 2006 67,171 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

bolt in nearside front tyre tread

offside rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Oct 2006 67,171 miles

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

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

bolt in nearside front tyre tread

offside rear bump stop missing

Fail 23 Sep 2006 67,126 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

hand brake cable requires adjustment.cables loose when h/brake released.

n/s/f & o/s/f kingpin slight play

n/s/r bump stop missing

nail n/s/r tyre

screw in n/s/f tyre

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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P489 PRE is a 1996 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P489 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 P489 PRE registered?

P489 PRE is a 1996 Ldv 200, first registered on 8 November 1996.

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