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N59 LAF

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

129,937 mi
Last recorded129,937 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN59 LAF
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 129,937 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 120,231 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 109,973 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 99,355 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 25 Oct 2011 99,355 miles

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,287 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight play in steering joints

vehicle heavely undersealed

Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,848 miles

slight play in nearside king pin

under side of vehicle heavily waxed

Fail 29 Oct 2009 93,847 miles

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in nearside king pin

under side of vehicle heavily waxed

Pass 28 Oct 2008 86,367 miles

vehicle heavily greased

Pass 5 Oct 2007 76,471 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 65,028 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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N59 LAF 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 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N59 LAF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N59 LAF registered?

N59 LAF is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 June 1996.

Is N59 LAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N59 LAF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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