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N551 DFV

1995 Ldv 200

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

61,397 mi
Last recorded61,397 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 1995 Ldv 20081,015 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 DFV
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,397 miles

BOTH FRONT KING PINS HAVE PLAY

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2019 61,390 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drag link (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

play in both front king pins

Pass 22 Nov 2017 56,999 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 56,999 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sil holed and badly corroded (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 53,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 53,690 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,059 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 38,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 36,970 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 31,807 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 31,776 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,998 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 29,807 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 29,807 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 28,751 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2009 28,751 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front mud flaps loose

Pass 23 Oct 2008 26,532 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,508 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,665 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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N551 DFV is a 1995 Ldv 200 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 81,015 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N551 DFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 31 years old, this Ldv 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N551 DFV is a 1995 Ldv 200, first registered on 17 October 1995.

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