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P221 OMB

1997 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,884 mi
Last recorded96,884 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv 20095,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP221 OMB
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 96,884 miles

advisae play in wiper arms

advise slight play in both front king pins

Pass 24 Oct 2012 94,934 miles

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

advise slight play in bot front king pins

Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,411 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)

advise front brake inbalance just within limit

advise play in nearside front wiper spindel

advise play in steering box close to wear limit

Fail 17 Oct 2011 92,411 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

advise front brake inbalance just within limit

advise play in nearside front wiper spindel

advise play in steering box close to wear limit

Pass 20 Oct 2010 89,028 miles

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

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 31 Oct 2009 88,580 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 88,537 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 87,075 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s and o/s king pins have slight play

Fail 20 Oct 2008 87,075 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2007 84,474 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)

advise front cush drive rubber starting to crack

Fail 29 Oct 2007 84,474 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

advise front cush drive rubber starting to crack

Fail 24 Oct 2007 84,347 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2006 80,663 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 80,663 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

play in steering box

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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P221 OMB is a 1997 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 95,294 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 P221 OMB, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P221 OMB registered?

P221 OMB is a 1997 Ldv 200, first registered on 30 January 1997.

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