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N138 FMB

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,897 mi
Last recorded116,897 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN138 FMB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 116,897 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 114,570 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 114,567 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 112,036 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 112,033 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Aug 2006 109,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N138 FMB is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N138 FMB, 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 N138 FMB registered?

N138 FMB is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 4 January 1996.

Is N138 FMB safe to buy?

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