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N286 LGH

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

8,115 mi
Last recorded8,115 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 LGH
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 8,115 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 8,109 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 4,026 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 4,026 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 1,278 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,594 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 78,594 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 75,206 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 75,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 72,015 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 72,015 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 68,549 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 68,549 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 65,031 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 65,031 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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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N286 LGH is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 N286 LGH, 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 N286 LGH registered?

N286 LGH is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 6 June 1996.

Is N286 LGH safe to buy?

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