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N204 AAU

1996 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,255 mi
Last recorded82,255 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN204 AAU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 82,255 miles

2 brake pipes at rear compensator corroding

both rear wheel arches corroding but not a prescribed area

corrosion started in o/s/r chassis

exhaust blowing slightly at front

front brake pads wearing low

n/s + o/s sill backs corroded but not a prescribed area

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f spring rear shackle upper bush slightly worn

rear step corroded

rear valance + both corner valances corroded but not a prescribed area

slight fluid leak at steering box

slight play at steering box

Fail 30 Mar 2012 82,225 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

2 brake pipes at rear compensator corroding

both rear wheel arches corroded but not in prescribed area

corrosion started in o/s/r chassis

exhaust blowing slightly

n/s + o/s sill backs corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear step corroded

rear valance + both corner valances corroded but not in prescribed area

slight fluid leak at steering box

slight play at steering box

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,521 miles

corrosion started in n/s + o/s/r chassis

corrosion started in n/s/f step

corrosion started in o/s/r brake pipe + 2 pipes at rear compensator

headlamp patterns slightly faint due to lamp deterioration

n/s+ o/s sill backs corroded but not in prescribed area

n/s/r inner + outer wheel arches corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s/f outer door handle broken but working

rear crossmember + corner valances corroded but not in prescribed area

slight free play at steering wheel

slight play in o/s/f leaf spring shackle bushes

wear in o/s/f seat guides

Fail 24 Feb 2011 76,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

2 brake pipes at rear compensator corroding

corrosion started in n/s + o/s/r chassis

corrosion started in n/s step

corrosion started in o/s/r brake pipe

freeplay at steering wheel

headlamp patterns faint due to lamp deterioration

n/s + o/s sill backs corroded but not in prescribed areas

n/s inner + outer wheel arches corroded but not in prescribed area

o/s outer door handle damaged but working

rear crossmember + corner valances corroded but not in prescribed areas

slight play in o/s/f leaf spring front + rear shackle bushes

wear in o/s/f seat guides

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,158 miles

brake pipes at rear compensator started to corrode

corrosion starting in both front steps

corrosion starting in o/s/r floor not in prescribed area

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm [205/14c]

rear crossmember + n/s/r sill back corroded but not in prescribed area

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Fail 25 Jan 2010 70,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake pipes at rear compensator started to corrode

corrosion starting in both front steps

corrosion starting in o/s/r floor not in prescribed area

o/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm [205/14c]

rear crossmember + n/s/r sill back corroded but not in prescribed area

slight freeplay at steering wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2009 63,798 miles

both front shock absorbers lower bushes started to perish

brake pipes at rear compensator started to corrode

slight lift in both front king pins

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in steering box

slight weep around steering box

Pass 14 Dec 2007 58,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear cross member corroded but not within prescribed area.

slight play in off side front king pin

slight play in steerin box

Fail 7 Dec 2007 58,379 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake servo damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

rear cross member corroded but not within prescribed area.

slight play in off side front king pin

slight play in steerin box

Pass 20 Jun 2006 48,996 miles

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

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

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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N204 AAU is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N204 AAU, 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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N204 AAU is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 7 May 1996.

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