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P697 MLX

1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

32,102 mi
Last recorded32,102 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T109,309 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP697 MLX
MakeLdv
Model400 Series 3.55T
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2009 32,102 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 32,057 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,006 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 30,002 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 27,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2006 27,941 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2005 26,047 miles

nearside front crack outside swept area on windscreen

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series 3.55T?

Based on 845 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
5,122
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
Headlamp aim too high 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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P697 MLX is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T models, the average MOT pass rate is 55.2% with a typical mileage of 109,309 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Series 3.55T fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P697 MLX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series 3.55T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Series 3.55T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P697 MLX registered?

P697 MLX is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T, first registered on 20 December 1996.

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