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N203 RFP

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,549 mi
Last recorded80,549 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN203 RFP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 80,549 miles

Battery insecure.

Both front upper marker lights not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 80,549 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Battery insecure.

Both front upper marker lights not working

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 79,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 77,129 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 77,129 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

steering box has slight wear

brakes may require servising

off side front kingpin has slight lift

Pass 20 Mar 2009 72,910 miles

off side front floor corroded resulting in slight movement of drivers seat but not yet within a prescribed area

Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,910 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Upper 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)

off side front floor corroded resulting in slight movement of drivers seat but not yet within a prescribed area

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,974 miles

slight play in steering box o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2007 69,620 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 69,620 miles

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

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 RFP is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFP, 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 RFP registered?

N203 RFP is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is N203 RFP safe to buy?

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