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N246 XRA

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,616 mi
Last recorded133,616 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN246 XRA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2012 133,616 miles

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

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

battery insecure

front tyres perrished on sidewalls but cords not vissable

handbrake cable slack, needs adjusting

injector pipes corroded

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished slightly

Fail 12 Nov 2012 133,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

battery insecure

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

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

front tyres perrished on sidewalls but cords not vissable

handbrake cable slack, needs adjusting

injector pipes corroded

nearside rear inner tyre sidewalls perished but cords not visable

offside rear tyre sidewalls perished slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2011 130,649 miles

slight play in front kingpins

Fail 29 Sep 2011 130,648 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front brakes severly corroded

slight play in front kingpins

Pass 30 Jul 2008 130,597 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside 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)

Oil leak

front brake discs corroding

nearside bonnet hinge broken and insecure

nearside front bumper mounting bracket corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2008 130,582 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

bonnet nearside hinge broken and insecure

nearside bumper mounting bracket corroding

Pass 8 May 2007 130,541 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet nearside hinge broken.

Fail 25 Apr 2007

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Bonnet nearside hinge broken.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 129,369 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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N246 XRA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N246 XRA, 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 N246 XRA registered?

N246 XRA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N246 XRA safe to buy?

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