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N298 ADU

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,314 mi
Last recorded65,314 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN298 ADU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,314 miles

O/S/F PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 63,205 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 63,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT DISC PITTED

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

O/S/F WHEEL ARCH PANEL CORRODED AND HOLED

ST BOX LEAKING

Pass 28 Apr 2010 58,799 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 57,745 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 57,745 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 55,991 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 55,991 miles

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 55,010 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 55,010 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged and not running reasonably true (4.2.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 54,172 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 54,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.1b)

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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N298 ADU is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N298 ADU, 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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N298 ADU is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 5 June 1996.

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