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N821 RBC

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,431 mi
Last recorded89,431 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN821 RBC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 89,431 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

all floor slightly corroded

all front brake pipes slightly corroded

all outer body work slightly corrodd

battery insecure

both front doorsteps corroded not in any prescribed area

both inner sills slightly corroded full length

both rear arches slightly corroded

both rear chassis slightly corroded

both rear inner sills excessivly corroded not in any prescribed area

excessivly corroded above both rear wheels not in any prescribed area

nearside chassis slightly corroded

offside inner wing excessivly corroded not in any prescribed area

offside rear quarter panel excessivly corroded not in any prescribed area

slightly corroded above both front wheels

slightly corroded around front top shocker mounts

Pass 17 Sep 2011 88,503 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

all floor slightly corroded

all underside slightly corroded

both front doorsteps slightly corroded

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

both inner wings corroded but not in any prescribed area

both rear archs slightly corroded

both rear chassis slightly corroded

both rear inner sills excessivley corroded but not in any prescribed area

corroded above both front wheels not in any prescribed area

corroded above both rear wheels not in any prescribed area

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

offside rear quarter panel excessivly corroded but not in any prescribed area

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

slightly corroded around both front top shocker mounts

Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,020 miles

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

slight corrosion rear body but not in prescribed areas

Pass 14 Sep 2009 85,040 miles

0ffside front wheel bearing slightly noisey not rough

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

all brake pipes heavily greased

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not prescribed area

offside rear 1/4 panal corroded but not a prescribed area

Pass 8 Oct 2008 83,462 miles

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

both king pins slight lift

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded but in no prescribed area

offside rear quarter panel corroded but in no prescibed area

slight corrosion above front wheels at front of wheel

Fail 24 Sep 2008 83,351 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both king pins slight lift

nearside front wing corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroded but in no prescribed area

offside rear quarter panel corroded but in no prescibed area

slight corrosion above front wheels at front of wheel

Pass 18 Sep 2007 81,654 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 81,564 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

nearside rear inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

offside rear inner sill corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 6 Oct 2006 79,081 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 79,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

unable to open bonnet from inside with catch catch broken

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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N821 RBC is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc 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 N821 RBC, 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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N821 RBC is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 7 March 1996.

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