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N278 VDA

1996 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,609 mi
Last recorded71,609 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 VDA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2014 71,609 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

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

accident damage to rear

poor image on headlight

Fail 17 May 2014 71,549 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

poor image on headlight

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Spare tyre defective

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

accident damage to rear

Pass 8 May 2013 71,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Fail 8 May 2013 71,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,857 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear bumper slightly damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 65,667 miles

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

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

box on o/s under side heavily corrodid but secure at present

o/s light back deteriorated but pattern and output unaffected

Pass 29 Sep 2009 63,382 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 62,635 miles

front brake pads affected by heat

Pass 14 Sep 2007 62,596 miles

o/s/r body bolt loose

Pass 24 Jul 2006 60,714 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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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N278 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N278 VDA, 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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N278 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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