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N526 MEU

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

113,928 mi
Last recorded113,928 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 MEU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 113,928 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

surface rust rear chassis rails both sides . rear step corroded .

Pass 19 Aug 2010 111,546 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 111,546 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front screen chiped

Pass 15 Jul 2009 108,075 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 108,069 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1e)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2008 96,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 96,305 miles

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2007 88,740 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 88,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.1.B.4)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2006 84,360 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 84,349 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

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)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

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 MEU is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc 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 MEU, 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 MEU registered?

N526 MEU is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 27 March 1996.

Is N526 MEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 MEU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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