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N218 VOL

1996 Ldv 400

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,072 mi
Last recorded185,072 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN218 VOL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 185,072 miles

Nearside Front inner sill / step slightly corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan above gear box (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various chips in screen (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 185,064 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor pan - above gearbox (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner sill / step slightly corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan above gear box (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various chips in screen (8.3.1a)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 184,748 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cab rusty

chassis rusty

Fail 23 Jul 2016 184,740 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked badly (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner step x2 (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch to floor x2 (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cab rusty

chassis rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2015 184,533 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres perishing (185r14)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 183,589 miles

All rear tyres perishing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 183,585 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

All rear tyres perishing.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 182,587 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 182,564 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 180,867 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 180,839 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Play at offside king-pin, considered to be right at limit.

Pass 23 Nov 2005 169,957 miles

Play at kingpin/bush assemblies both sides, not sufficient to affect steering.

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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N218 VOL is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Black 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 N218 VOL, 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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N218 VOL is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 April 1996.

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