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N293 PFT

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,810 mi
Last recorded42,810 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN293 PFT
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2009 42,810 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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 Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.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 Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

bonnet does not secure

nearside mirrior damaged

offside rear tyre low pressure

Pass 3 Apr 2008 40,681 miles

bonnet catch stiff in operation

Fail 28 Mar 2008 40,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

bonnet catch stiff in operation

Pass 26 Mar 2007 38,383 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,259 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.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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N293 PFT is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N293 PFT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N293 PFT registered?

N293 PFT is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 29 February 1996.

Is N293 PFT safe to buy?

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