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N468 RTA

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

207,160 mi
Last recorded207,160 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 RTA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 207,160 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

power steering belt loose

power steering pump pulley distorted

Fail 27 Mar 2013 207,160 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

power steering belt loose

power steering pump pulley distorted

Fail 19 Mar 2013 207,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake pipe union looks crossthreded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 206,283 miles

battery insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2012 206,283 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

battery insecure

Fail 28 Feb 2012 206,277 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

Pass 14 Sep 2006 205,399 miles

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

Rear passenger seats have been removed

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Slight surface corrosion under bonnet

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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N468 RTA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 N468 RTA, 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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N468 RTA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 March 1996.

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