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P520 EAS

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,400 mi
Last recorded48,400 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 EAS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 48,400 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake pipe burst. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front (spring shackle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill & floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front area (spring shackle) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Anti roll bar link area. (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Centre (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe/hose corroded such that the steering is adversely affected At steering box (2.1.5 (g) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 40,983 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 40,983 miles

Front Sound deadening material not fully secure bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn various bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 32,256 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 32,252 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings X member (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,083 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 18,148 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 18,108 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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P520 EAS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P520 EAS, 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 P520 EAS registered?

P520 EAS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 26 August 1996.

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