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N304 TAV

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,742 mi
Last recorded115,742 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN304 TAV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,742 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drivers step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Apr 2016 115,628 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure seat insecure floor rusted and holed (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion drivers step area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 111,285 miles

off side front tyre cracked

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

near side front tyre cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2014 107,413 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 103,790 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

DRIVERS SEAT BASE DETEORATED/WORN

N/S/R & O/S/R CHASSIC HEAVILY UNDER SEALED (BEHIND WHEELS)

N/S/R TYRE DETEORATING/PERISHED

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR FOOT BRAKES INBALANCED

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

WIPERS DETEORATING

Pass 4 Apr 2012 99,788 miles

BATTERYS INSICURE

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

DRIVERS SEAT BASE DETEORATED

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

SURFACE RUST ON CHASSIC UNDER/SEALED !

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 95,450 miles

BATTERY INSICURE

BOTH FRONT TYRES DETEORATED/ CRACKING/PERISHED

Coolant leak

DRIVERS SEAT BASE DETEORATED

N/S/R SHOCK BUSH WORN(SLIGHT PLAY)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

SPARE U/S

STEEL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 14 Apr 2010 90,628 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

off side front tyre has cut to side wall

Pass 18 Apr 2009 85,310 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 85,261 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 79,666 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 74,023 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 66,702 miles

front pads very low

n/s/f lower shock bush worn

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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N304 TAV is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N304 TAV, 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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N304 TAV is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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