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N196 UFJ

1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,042 mi
Last recorded138,042 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T97,992 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN196 UFJ
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2007 138,042 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 138,037 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 136,501 miles

new brake load compensator valve fitted seems to be working correctly but would suggest to check settings with manufactures recomendations

Fail 16 Feb 2006 136,483 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

exhaust mountings loose

n/s wiper blade starting to smear screen

nail in tyre

oil leak

play in o/s seat base

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
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N196 UFJ is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 97,992 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 Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N196 UFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N196 UFJ registered?

N196 UFJ is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 6 February 1996.

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