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N283 VDA

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

18,720 mi
Last recorded18,720 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 VDA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2020 18,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch holed in 2 x places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch holed and rotten around pedal box area (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also too low (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking wheel cylinder (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily cracked cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis holed front of leaf area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer chassis holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both NS & OS outer chassis holed rear anti roll bar mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front king pin has play

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 18,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front lower door step corroded

both front inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2018 16,919 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 16,298 miles

floor pan corroded

rear suspension area corroded

Fail 6 May 2017 16,298 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

floor pan and chassis corroded

Pass 7 May 2016 14,800 miles

both front inner wheel arches corroded but not within 30 cm of any mounting point at time of test

Pass 9 May 2015 13,106 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 May 2014 11,493 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

OSF inner arch corroded but not a pescribed area

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 May 2014 11,493 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

OSF inner arch corroded but not a pescribed area

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 9,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 7,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 7,849 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 5,948 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 5,948 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 2,667 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 2,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Fuel tank insecure (6.7.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,629 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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N283 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N283 VDA, 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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N283 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 January 1996.

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