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N275 CMK

1996 Ldv 400

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

71,801 mi
Last recorded71,801 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN275 CMK
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 71,801 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 15 May 2025 71,758 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil leaking (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Entrance/exit step in a deteriorated condition (9.7 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 71,207 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Several (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 71,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Several (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 71,168 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp missing Masked over (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp missing Masked over (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2022 70,157 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 70,157 miles

Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor x1 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 69,764 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2015 67,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,488 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2013 61,912 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 59,115 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 59,098 miles

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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N275 CMK is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N275 CMK, 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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N275 CMK is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N275 CMK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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