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N203 FEH

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,092 mi
Last recorded112,092 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 FEH
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 112,092 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear chassis has slight corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 112,092 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion nearside rear wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear door(s) (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear into load valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear chassis has slight corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 106,031 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Window screen has very slight damage

Fail 27 Oct 2015 106,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Front wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor under vehicle (5.2.6)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear chassis inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

Window screen has very slight damage

Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,199 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,199 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 99,024 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 5 Oct 2013 98,998 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 95,880 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 93,664 miles

Centre exhaust strap broken system still being supported

O/s/f front panel under headlight in engine bay corroded not in a prescribed area

Fail 25 Oct 2011 93,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre exhaust strap broken system still being supported

O/s/f front panel under headlight in engine bay corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 4 Nov 2010 91,409 miles

Slight corrosion to o/s/f under headlight not in prescribed area

Fail 29 Oct 2010 91,403 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Slight corrosion to o/s/f under headlight not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Oct 2009 86,519 miles

Corrosion to o/s/f under headlight in engine bay not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 86,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to o/s/f under headlight in engine bay not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 83,418 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 83,417 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 79,710 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 79,710 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 74,038 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 70,590 miles

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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N203 FEH is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N203 FEH, 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 N203 FEH registered?

N203 FEH is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 26 March 1996.

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