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N696 OPN

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests12 (5 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate41.7%

Mileage

135,848 mi
Last recorded135,848 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN696 OPN
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2012 135,848 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

all lamps interact

battery insecure

body very rusty

cargo area loaded

engine oil leaks

front grille loose

general vehicle rust

lift at both front king pins

nail in near side front tyre

near side front wheel valve perishing

rear tyres wearing low and poor

slight free paly at steering wheel

Pass 2 Nov 2011 133,584 miles

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

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

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

both front wing lowers corroded

both o/s/r tyres starting to crack/perish

corroded lower body area [both sides]

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch inner area

corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch area

corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s/f laef spring bushes worn

n/s/f washer jet poor

n/s/sill corroded

o/s sill area corroded

o/s/f head lamp aim on lower limit

o/s/f leaf spring bushes worn

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear body panel corroded

rear shock absorberbushes worn

various corroded brake pipes

Fail 1 Nov 2011 133,582 miles

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

various corroded brake pipes

play in o/s/f wheel bearing

rear body panel corroded

rear shock absorberbushes worn

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

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

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

both front wing lowers corroded

both o/s/r tyres starting to crack/perish

corroded lower body area [both sides]

corrosion n/s/r wheel arch inner area

corrosion o/s/r inner wheel arch area

corrosion on o/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s/f laef spring bushes worn

n/s/f washer jet poor

n/s/sill corroded

o/s sill area corroded

o/s/f head lamp aim on lower limit

o/s/f leaf spring bushes worn

play in n/s/f king pin

play in o/s/f king pin

Fail 10 Oct 2011 133,346 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

cargo area loaded

drive belt squeal

front number plate poor

headlamp aims on lower limit

lift in king pins

nearside front brake disc in poor condition

nearside rear outer tyre perished and outer wall damaged

offside front shock absorber lower bush worn

offside rear inner and outer tyres perished and inner worn on inner edge

p.a.s box and surrounding area damp

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various rusty brake pipes

vehicle underside generrally corroded in places excessivley

Pass 15 Oct 2010 131,583 miles

auxillary drive belt squeal

cargo area loaded

damage to outer wall of nearside rear outer tyre

free play at steering wheel close to limit

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate poor

imbalance between front brakes

lift in king pins

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

various underbody corrosion

Fail 13 Oct 2010 131,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

auxillary drive belt squeal

cargo area loaded

damage to outer wall of nearside rear outer tyre

free play at steering wheel close to limit

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate poor

imbalance between front brakes

lift in king pins

offside headlamp aim on lower limit

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

various underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2010 131,449 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

bonnet hinges siezing up

front brake discs in poor condition

front number plate poor

imbalance between front brakes

lift in king pins

nearside front tyre valve perished

nearside rear outer tyre in poor condition

offside rear inner tyre worn on innner edge

p.a.s resivoir and surrounding area damp

various corroded brake pipes

various underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2009 127,571 miles

body corrosionahad of rear wheel arches (underneath)

discs worn

nearside headlamp surround damaged

nearside king pin has slight play

rear brake rise and fall poor

stain on rear brake limiter valve - o.k. under presure at time of test

woodscrews in spring eye bush are not a durable repair!!

Fail 27 Apr 2009 127,486 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

body corrosionahad of rear wheel arches (underneath)

both front wheel bearings have slight play

discs worn

nearside headlamp surround damaged

nearside king pin has slight play

stain on rear brake limiter valve - o.k. under presure at time of test

Pass 6 Aug 2007 122,611 miles

see original test no. 174514017295 for advisories

Fail 2 Aug 2007 122,531 miles

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

Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

corrosion to both outer sills

corrosion to rear inner sills

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear inner tyre getting low

Pass 2 May 2006 119,295 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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N696 OPN is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.7%.

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 N696 OPN, 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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N696 OPN is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 12 April 1996.

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