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N808 RTN

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,769 mi
Last recorded125,769 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN808 RTN
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 May 2013 125,769 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heavy corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 16 May 2012 122,620 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear foot brake readings show slightly reduced effort

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

underside of vehicle has various corroded areas not with in prescribed areas

Pass 10 May 2011 119,360 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

nearside rear front spring mounting floor corroded in non prescribed area

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

offside and nearside cab steps corroded in non prescribed areas

offside front corner under head light corroded in non prescibed area

offside rear and nearside rear inner sills corroded in non prescribed areas

Pass 8 May 2010 116,189 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

front brake inbalance only just met requirements at 24%

n/s/r wheel arch has tempary repair

o/s/f and n/s/f step has corrosion in non prescribed area

slight roughness rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 May 2010 116,189 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s/f and n/s/f step has corrosion in non prescribed area

slight roughness rear wheel bearings

Pass 9 Feb 2009 9,032 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 108,664 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 107,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 6,615 miles

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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N808 RTN is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N808 RTN, 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 N808 RTN registered?

N808 RTN is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N808 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N808 RTN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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