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N282 MGA

1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,752 mi
Last recorded90,752 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T93,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN282 MGA
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2009 90,752 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 90,654 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2008 89,291 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 89,291 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 83,974 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,318 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 77,318 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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N282 MGA is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 93,408 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 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N282 MGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N282 MGA registered?

N282 MGA is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N282 MGA safe to buy?

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