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N291 PFT

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

58,601 mi
Last recorded58,601 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 PFT
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 58,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

general corrosion to chassis and suspension

slight leak from steering box

slight lift n/s front king pin

Fail 15 Oct 2021 58,599 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch by shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 55% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust tail pipe badly corroded

general corrosion to chassis and suspension

slight leak from steering box

slight lift n/s front king pin

Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,271 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

o/s front inner arch corroded

slight free play detected at steering wheel (stering box fitted)

slight lift in n/s and o/s front king pins

slight play in top steering column bush

under side heavily under sealed including fuel lines and brake pipes

Fail 6 Oct 2020 57,271 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working new bulb (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

o/s front inner arch corroded

slight free play detected at steering wheel (stering box fitted)

slight lift in n/s and o/s front king pins

slight play in top steering column bush

under side heavily under sealed including fuel lines and brake pipes

Pass 30 Sep 2019 56,720 miles

heavily undersealed including brake pipes and fuel lines

Fail 28 Sep 2019 56,717 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

heavily undersealed including brake pipes and fuel lines

Pass 9 Dec 2017 55,858 miles

slight smoke from exhaust

underside heavily blacked including welding repairs/brake pips/fuel lines

Fail 5 Dec 2017 55,856 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (7.3.A.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

underside heavily blacked including welding repairs/brake pips/fuel lines

Fail 28 Jun 2013 55,081 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

front suspension mounting prescribed area slightly corroded

Pass 25 May 2012 53,900 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 53,822 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 53,706 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air filter mounting and inner wing holed and corroded

all drive belts in poor condition

battery insecure

coolant radiator in poor condition

exhaust front pipe showing signs of corrosion

front brake pipe ends showing signs of corrosion

n/s rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

n/s seat belt joined with another the join seems to be of an adequate standard

o/s and n/s front caliper bleed nipples corroded

o/s front brake disc mudshield holed and corroded

o/s front tyre slightly flat

rear bumper beam showing signs of corrosion

rear diff.leaking

unable to fully check/inspect n/s front wheel bearing due to brake binding

wiring under bonnet slightly untidy

wiring under vehicle insecure

Fail 18 Jul 2011 53,700 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Towbar mounting obviously of an inappropriate size (6.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,866 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 51,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 48,595 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 45,751 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,027 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 37,026 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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N291 PFT is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 N291 PFT, 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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N291 PFT is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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