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N590 KDE

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

163,988 mi
Last recorded163,988 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN590 KDE
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 163,988 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

corrosion around battery tray

Pass 13 May 2011 159,125 miles

flex on floor round seat mountings

rear belts have some that are stiff to retract

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

Fail 6 May 2011 159,125 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

flex on floor round seat mountings

rear belts have some that are stiff to retract

surface corrosion to chassis and undervehicle

welding repairs in various places

Pass 21 May 2010 152,083 miles

corrosion to outer vehicle and holed in n/s/f wing

front brake discs are corroded

king pins have slight lift

o/s/r back of drum and wheel slightly damp

slight play in front wheel bearings

steering system rough and has play

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Fail 14 May 2010 152,180 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion to outer vehicle and holed in n/s/f wing

front brake discs are corroded

king pins have slight lift

o/s/r back of drum and wheel slightly damp

slight play in front wheel bearings

steering system rough and has play

surface corrosion to undervehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2009 148,799 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

bottom of rear doors are corroded

slight pulse to brake pedal on front brakes

Fail 26 May 2009 148,794 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body is cracked seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Body is fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 143,636 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 143,636 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.6f)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

auxilary belts slip slightly

exhaust tail piece in poor condition

play on steering system

sliding door top bracket has broken on door

Pass 6 Apr 2006 135,086 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 135,086 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

imbalance in rear brakes

n/s/r inner tyre inner sidewall cracked and has been slightly damaged

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing low

play in steering box

slight play in front wheel bearings

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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N590 KDE 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 N590 KDE, 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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N590 KDE is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 April 1996.

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