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P273 CPL

1997 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

91,309 mi
Last recorded91,309 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv 20095,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP273 CPL
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2013 91,309 miles

Both rear lights damaged but not showing white light.

Corrosion to offside front inner wing.

Judder noted to rear brakes.

Offside front leaf spring rear bush worn.

Slight wheel UJ has very slight play.

Fail 5 Nov 2013 91,309 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Both rear lights damaged but not showing white light.

Corrosion to offside front inner wing.

Judder noted to rear brakes.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front leaf spring rear bush worn.

Slight wheel UJ has very slight play.

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,311 miles

Drivers seat is damaged.

Exhaust rubber mounting deterioated.

The nearside lower sill is corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 89,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Drivers seat is damaged.

Exhaust rubber mounting deterioated.

The nearside lower sill is corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2011 87,009 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 87,003 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 84,380 miles

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are perished

fuel filler neck rubber is split

nearside sill is corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2010 84,377 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres are perished

fuel filler neck rubber is split

nearside sill is corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 81,390 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 81,387 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,643 miles

Oil leak

offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2008 78,640 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre is slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,284 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 75,275 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 71,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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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P273 CPL is a 1997 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P273 CPL, 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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P273 CPL is a 1997 Ldv 200, first registered on 18 April 1997.

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