MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,601 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
heavily undersealed including brake pipes and fuel lines
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
slight smoke from exhaust
underside heavily blacked including welding repairs/brake pips/fuel lines
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
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
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)
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
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)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Ldv 400?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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