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N738 LDE

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

230,098 mi
Last recorded230,098 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN738 LDE
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2012 230,098 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 230,093 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 225,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 221,473 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 216,796 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 212,442 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 204,195 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 204,192 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2005 198,205 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 198,202 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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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N738 LDE is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N738 LDE, 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 N738 LDE registered?

N738 LDE is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N738 LDE safe to buy?

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