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N956 PCN

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

164,720 mi
Last recorded164,720 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 PCN
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 164,720 miles

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

drivers seat belt slightly fluffed/frayed

nail in o/ds/r tyre

o/s/r mud guard loose

oil leak

other slight under body corrosion

rear diff slightly leaking

Fail 14 Jul 2009 164,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt slightly fluffed/frayed

nail in o/ds/r tyre

o/s/r mud guard loose

oil leak

other slight under body corrosion

rear diff slightly leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2008 170,672 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn and deteriorated

front sills slightly corroded

master cylinder looks damp

oil leak

rear diff leaking

slight lift in both front king pins

slight radial play in both front king pins

slight under body corrosion

Fail 8 Jul 2008 170,672 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs slightly worn and deteriorated

front sills slightly corroded

master cylinder looks damp

oil leak

rear diff leaking

slight lift in both front king pins

slight radial play in both front king pins

slight under body corrosion

Pass 30 Jun 2007 116,354 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 111,835 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 111,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2005 106,693 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 106,693 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2005 106,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N956 PCN is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N956 PCN, 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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N956 PCN is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 13 February 1996.

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