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N242 EBG

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,027 mi
Last recorded136,027 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN242 EBG
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 136,027 miles

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

very slight play in steering box

Pass 11 Jul 2009 127,399 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 122,255 miles

general underbody corrosion

recommend rear seats secured with bigger load spread washers inside veh.

Fail 4 Jul 2008 122,151 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

general underbody corrosion

recommend rear seats secured with bigger load spread washers inside veh.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 115,224 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 114,083 miles

both front antiroll bar bushes starting to wear

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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N242 EBG is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,599cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N242 EBG, 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 N242 EBG registered?

N242 EBG is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 July 1996.

Is N242 EBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N242 EBG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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