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R196 XNC

1997 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

66,559 mi
Last recorded66,559 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400100,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 XNC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 66,559 miles

Centre exhaust box rattle

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2016 66,559 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre exhaust box rattle

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion door step/sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 63,070 miles

both front steps rusty

general rust

offside rear outer tyreclose to limit and slight cut

slight lift in kingpins

Fail 9 Apr 2015 63,070 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both steps have slight corrsion

o/s/f wheel arch has slight corrosion

o/s/r outer tyre cut on sidewall

slight lift in both king pins

Pass 16 Apr 2014 59,383 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2014 59,383 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 54,544 miles

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

fuel tank strap rusty

Pass 10 Apr 2012 51,320 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 51,320 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 47,101 miles

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)

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

front discs very rusty

Fail 18 Apr 2011 47,095 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

front discs very rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,287 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 44,279 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,398 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 38,398 miles

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 34,664 miles

Engine under tray insecure (ns rear)

Slight accident damage to OS Rear Xmember

Slight movement in OS & NS Front wheels

Slight oil leak on engine

Fail 30 Apr 2008 34,664 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Engine under tray insecure (ns rear)

Slight accident damage to OS Rear Xmember

Slight movement in OS & NS Front wheels

Slight oil leak on engine

Pass 1 May 2007 33,207 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,135 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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R196 XNC is a 1997 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 100,820 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 R196 XNC, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R196 XNC is a 1997 Ldv 400, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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