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N996 OTX

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,174 mi
Last recorded60,174 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 OTX
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2009 60,174 miles

Battery insecure

frount and rear back side window rubber seals badly deterated

surface corrosion on all structure areas

Fail 11 Feb 2009 60,174 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

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

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

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

Battery insecure

frount and rear back side window rubber seals badly deterated

surface corrosion on all structure areas

Pass 16 Feb 2008 59,403 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 59,403 miles

Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)

Battery insecure

Pass 6 Jul 2007 58,291 miles

same advisories as test no 982806077193

Fail 25 Jun 2007 58,285 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

drivers seat sloppy

flakey corrosion on all floor areas

frount drivers seat secureing pins heavly worn

frount windscreen rubber seal badly split

Pass 3 Jul 2006 55,639 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 55,639 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

flakey corrosion on all floors

frount brake pads low

n/s centre door hinges and runners badly worn door secures fully

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

oil leak

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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N996 OTX is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N996 OTX, 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 N996 OTX registered?

N996 OTX is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N996 OTX safe to buy?

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