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N685 JHG

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

60,895 mi
Last recorded60,895 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN685 JHG
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 60,895 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 60,889 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 60,669 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 60,599 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 60,599 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 60,269 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 60,076 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 60,071 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened chassis box section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened chassis box section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cab floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step/arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front tyre outer tread has slight cracking

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 59,714 miles

2 x wipers deteriorated

Cab surface corroded

Chassis corroded

Leak from power steering box

Near side front floor corroded. (in cab floor)

Near side front inner wing corroded (under battery)

Off side front inner wing corroded (under air filter)

Off side front wheel arch corroded front and rear.

Off side rear body outrigger corroded

Oil leak

Play noted in front wheel bearings

Pass 22 Nov 2017 58,852 miles

slight corrosion noted on underside

Pass 23 Nov 2016 57,390 miles

Corrosion noted to off side front and near side front inner wings

Slight oil leak from steering box

Slight wear in off side front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2015 55,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

heavy underbody corrosion noted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2015 55,610 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

heavy underbody corrosion noted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,738 miles

Cab floor and flitch panels corroded

Chassis surface corroded

Slight oil leak noted

Some wear noted in both front wheel bearings

Some wear noted in steering box

Fail 27 Oct 2014 53,738 miles

Cab floor and flitch panels corroded

Chassis surface corroded

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

Slight oil leak noted

Some wear noted in both front wheel bearings

Some wear noted in steering box

Pass 28 Oct 2013 51,640 miles

Chassis has some areas that are corroded

Off side inner flitch panel is corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2013 51,640 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Chassis has some areas that are corroded

Off side inner flitch panel is corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2012 49,521 miles

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

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

some surface corrosion noted on vehicle underside

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,521 miles

some surface corrosion noted on vehicle underside

Pass 16 Nov 2011 47,181 miles

reverse lights in/op//nail in n/s/f tyre /slow puncture in/o/s/f

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,717 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front king pins

Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in both front king pins

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,456 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 38,923 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 36,353 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,775 miles

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

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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N685 JHG is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N685 JHG, 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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N685 JHG is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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The MOT history for N685 JHG shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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