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N521 VEG

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,105 mi
Last recorded101,105 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN521 VEG
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 101,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 96,197 miles

HANDBRAKE CABLES STIFF

HOLE IN FLOOR OFFSIDE ABOVE REAR AXLE

HOLE IN FLOOR OFFSIDE FRONT

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR CORRODED AT BOTTOM

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PROPSHAFT CENTER BEARING WORN OUT

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Fail 30 Oct 2008 96,197 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

HANDBRAKE CABLES STIFF

HOLE IN FLOOR OFFSIDE ABOVE REAR AXLE

HOLE IN FLOOR OFFSIDE FRONT

OFFSIDE REAR DOOR CORRODED AT BOTTOM

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

PROPSHAFT CENTER BEARING WORN OUT

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

WINDSCREEN CRACKED

Pass 26 Oct 2007 95,382 miles

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Oct 2007 95,382 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Oct 2006 94,120 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 94,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

FRONT SCREEN CRACKED O,S, BOTTOM

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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N521 VEG is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N521 VEG, 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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What year was N521 VEG registered?

N521 VEG is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N521 VEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N521 VEG shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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