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N196 SOC

1996 Ldv 200

Yellow Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,865 mi
Last recorded85,865 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Ldv 20087,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 SOC
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,865 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 82,617 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 68,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,652 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 64,589 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 64,589 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 55,800 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 55,741 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,730 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 47,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,441 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)

Fail 13 Feb 2008 46,379 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 43,432 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,580 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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N196 SOC is a 1996 Ldv 200 in Yellow with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 87,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N196 SOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N196 SOC is a 1996 Ldv 200, first registered on 12 January 1996.

Is N196 SOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N196 SOC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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