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N306 BBA

1996 Ldv 400

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,673 mi
Last recorded62,673 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN306 BBA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2018 62,673 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 60,535 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 60,527 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded B Post (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,492 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 55,241 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 53,619 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 53,465 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,178 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 52,786 miles

offside and nearside front door steps corroded but not within prescribed area

slight play in steering box

Pass 10 Mar 2008 49,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 49,182 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2007 49,182 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,110 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 38,110 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N306 BBA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N306 BBA, 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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N306 BBA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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