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N566 LGP

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,630 mi
Last recorded88,630 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN566 LGP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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50+ data points
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 88,630 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

both front engine rubber mounts weak / deteriorated

both front inner brake discs surface corroded

engine oil level low

king pins dry???

screen marks off side front area

Fail 3 Jul 2012 88,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

battery insecure

both front engine rubber mounts weak / deteriorated

both front inner brake discs surface corroded

engine oil level low

king pins dry???

screen marks off side front area

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,376 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fail 12 Jun 2010 81,376 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 30 May 2009 73,854 miles

Battery insecure

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine oil level low/ leak rear lower area???

fuel injection pump leaks fuel slightly damp [rear area]???

king pins dry/grease???

off side front bonnet hinge party broken/ slightly difficult to open/ lift??

off side front engine rubber mount deteriorated/insecure

Fail 29 May 2009 73,854 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

engine oil level low/ leak rear lower area???

fuel injection pump leaks fuel slightly damp [rear area]???

king pins dry/grease???

off side front bonnet hinge party broken/ slightly difficult to open/ lift??

Pass 10 Jun 2008 69,321 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

king pins dry???steering slightly stiff???

off side front bonnet hinge broken/ bonnet slightly difficult too open/shut ????

off side front engine mount rubber insecure/broken/both fitted incorrectly

Fail 2 Jun 2008 69,319 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

king pins dry???steering slightly stiff???

off side front bonnet hinge broken/ bonnet slightly difficult too open/shut ????

off side front engine mount rubber insecure/broken/both fitted incorrectly

near side front mud flap insecure

off side front outer brake pad lining deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2007 66,156 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 66,156 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Lower Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

king pins dry[grease]

off side front bonnet hinge slightly insecure/adrfit

off side front engine mount insecure

hanbrake unable too hold vehicle on slight slope in reverse

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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N566 LGP is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N566 LGP, 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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N566 LGP is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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