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N274 ADU

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,402 mi
Last recorded89,402 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN274 ADU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 89,402 miles

Body has slight corrosion platted (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 89,402 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion platted (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2014 89,402 miles

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

King pins have slight play.

Minor engine oil leak.

Steering box has slight play to the nearside.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Dip beam was initially inoperative and also fog lamp - wiggled relay and all worked OK at time of test. Reccommend attention.

Pass 15 May 2013 89,402 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake hoses deteriating

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

kingpins have play

slight free play steering box

tyres have cuts/marks dont look to cords

windscreen has damage a/b

Fail 15 May 2013 89,402 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

brake hoses deteriating

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

kingpins have play

slight free play steering box

tyres have cuts/marks dont look to cords

windscreen has damage a/b

Pass 17 May 2012 82,296 miles

Corrosion to floor, not prescribed area

Handbrake cable clamps fitted, appears to be satisfactory

Speedometer backlight not working.

Fail 17 May 2012 82,296 miles

Corrosion to floor, not prescribed area

Handbrake cable clamps fitted, appears to be satisfactory

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

Speedometer backlight not working.

Pass 5 May 2011 70,713 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 68,636 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2008 66,357 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2007 60,868 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 60,844 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N274 ADU is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N274 ADU, 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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N274 ADU is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 5 July 1996.

Is N274 ADU safe to buy?

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