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P491 PRE

1996 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,268 mi
Last recorded121,268 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 20087,865 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 PRE
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2009 121,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

drivers seat riped

slight play in steering box

under body of vechil rusting

Fail 5 Nov 2009 121,268 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

drivers seat riped

under body of vechil rusting

Pass 6 Nov 2008 114,086 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering box

Fail 6 Nov 2008 114,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in steering box

Pass 1 Nov 2007 106,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Fail 1 Nov 2007 106,580 miles

Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear bump stops missing

Pass 8 Nov 2006 97,803 miles

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

Propshaft component defective

Fail 8 Nov 2006 97,803 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Propshaft component defective

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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P491 PRE is a 1996 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P491 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 P491 PRE registered?

P491 PRE is a 1996 Ldv 200, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P491 PRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 PRE shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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