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N838 TWN

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,593 mi
Last recorded80,593 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN838 TWN
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 80,593 miles

Corrosion driver door step area

Emergency door step missing

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,587 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Corrosion driver door step area

Emergency door step missing

No lockout on front brakes

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2011 79,436 miles

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 9 May 2011 79,436 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear second double aisle side seat head rest covering damaged and foam filling missing repair recommended before vehicle next used

offside rear second double seat aisle side seat base covering damaged and sections missing repair recommended before vehicle next used

Pass 26 Apr 2010 75,837 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring anchor spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

right hand hand rail at entrance door not fully secure

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Apr 2010 75,837 miles

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring anchor spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

right hand hand rail at entrance door not fully secure

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Apr 2009 73,004 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,822 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2008 70,822 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2007 69,115 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 69,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk excessively corroded (5.1.B.5a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel badly damaged but running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

Pass 10 May 2006 65,983 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 65,983 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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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N838 TWN is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 N838 TWN, 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 N838 TWN registered?

N838 TWN is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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