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N388 KVS

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,184 mi
Last recorded119,184 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN388 KVS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 119,184 miles

COOKER AND SINK UNIT WITH GAS BOTTLE FITTED AND LOOSE

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT EXHAUST MINOR BLOWS AND DIY REPAIRED

NEARSIDE WHEEL BEARING HAS SOME PLAY

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT KING PINS HAVE PLAY

SOME CORROSION IN REAR BRAKE PIPES

Pass 5 Aug 2009 109,646 miles

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Fail 30 Jul 2009 109,646 miles

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

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

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

underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2008 104,086 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust system rusty

Fail 15 Jul 2008 104,086 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

brake pipes rusty

exhaust system rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2007 103,334 miles

all metal brakepipes showing signs of corrosion

passengers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 26 May 2006 100,647 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 100,647 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

advise rear fog light switch fails to iluminate when lights on main beam .

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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N388 KVS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N388 KVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N388 KVS registered?

N388 KVS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 June 1996.

Is N388 KVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N388 KVS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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