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N398 PVK

1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,652 mi
Last recorded94,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T97,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN398 PVK
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,652 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 94,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.5)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
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N398 PVK is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 97,992 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 Series Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N398 PVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N398 PVK registered?

N398 PVK is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N398 PVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N398 PVK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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