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N526 BOE

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,739 mi
Last recorded134,739 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 BOE
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 134,739 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 134,666 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 127,954 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 May 2009 125,268 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 125,268 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 120,828 miles

cab aerea tatty.

front num plate starting to degrade

o/s rear outer tyre approaching limit

silencer band clamp corrosive.

Fail 13 Feb 2008 120,828 miles

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

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

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

cab aerea tatty.

front num plate starting to degrade

o/s rear outer tyre approaching limit

silencer band clamp corrosive.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 120,792 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

cab aerea tatty.

front num plate starting to degrade

o/s rear outer tyre approaching limit

silencer band clamp corrosive.

Pass 17 Jan 2007 110,302 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 110,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 98,581 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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N526 BOE is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N526 BOE, 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 N526 BOE registered?

N526 BOE is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 13 May 1996.

Is N526 BOE safe to buy?

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