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N683 DEM

1996 Ldv 200

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2022
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

84,077 mi
Last recorded84,077 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Ldv 20087,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 DEM
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,077 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

body corroded

track rod boots perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2020 85,855 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

body corroded

track rod ball joint boots deteriated

Fail 27 Nov 2020 82,854 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

body corroded

track rod ball joint boots deteriated

Pass 11 Sep 2019 80,803 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure tailgate (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 80,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively fouls body (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front spring hanger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe insecure above axle (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower panel behind inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure tailgate (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 78,865 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Body not fully secure tail gate (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

body poor all round

Fail 29 Aug 2018 78,860 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step to floor jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body not fully secure tail gate (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

body poor all round

Pass 6 Sep 2017 75,720 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inner to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front both dip beam poor pattern

Rear tailgate door had a temp., repair is securely closed

Fail 25 Aug 2017 75,720 miles

Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat mounting & floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed tailgate door (6.2.B.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides inner to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Front both dip beam poor pattern

Pass 17 Sep 2016 73,209 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 73,205 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users spare wheel (6.1.B.1b)

Brake pipe inadequately supported bulk head (3.6.B.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings leaf spring front (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 71,108 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 71,072 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 68,520 miles

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

slight play found in o/s/f wheel

spare wheel carrier corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2014 68,512 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

slight play found in o/s/f wheel

spare wheel carrier corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2013 66,191 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front exhaust bracket corroded but system still adaquately supported

front wheels have slight play

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2012 64,193 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r leaf spring front shackle bracket corroded

slight play in front wheel king pins

spare wheel carrier corroded but still s secure

battery insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2012 64,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

o/s/r bump stop missing

o/s/r leaf spring front shackle bracket corroded

slight play in front wheel king pins

spare wheel carrier corroded but still s secure

battery insecure

Pass 15 Sep 2011 61,880 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2011 61,872 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2010 59,115 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 59,115 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009

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

nsf inner tyre sidewall in poor condition

screen marked

strong vehicle vibration,further investigation required

Fail 3 Sep 2009

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nsf inner tyre sidewall in poor condition

screen marked

strong vehicle vibration,further investigation required

Pass 12 Sep 2008 511,703 miles

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

nsf inner tyre in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2008 51,100 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nsf inner tyre in poor condition

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,924 miles

advisorys as before

Fail 20 Aug 2007 48,924 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

battery and air intake insecure

both rear lenses slighly insecure

engine leaking oil

front seats insecure

nsr wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

rear registration plate damaged

serious judder from vehicle at tick over,further investigation required

slight play osf leafspring bush

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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N683 DEM is a 1996 Ldv 200 in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 87,865 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N683 DEM, 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 30 years old, this Ldv 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N683 DEM registered?

N683 DEM is a 1996 Ldv 200, first registered on 26 February 1996.

Is N683 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N683 DEM shows 28 tests with a 53.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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