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N704 KWS

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

214,009 mi
Last recorded214,009 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN704 KWS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 214,009 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

corrosion to bonnet and rear doors

front brake pads in bad condition

Fail 18 Nov 2008 213,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

corrosion to bonnet and rear doors

front brake pads in bad condition

Pass 2 Nov 2007 213,360 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 213,342 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 210,928 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 208,841 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 208,820 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Center exhaust box mounting loose.

O/S rear inner tyre pressure low.

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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N704 KWS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N704 KWS, 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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What year was N704 KWS registered?

N704 KWS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 January 1996.

Is N704 KWS safe to buy?

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