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N697 JGS

1996 Ldv 400

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,570 mi
Last recorded79,570 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 JGS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 79,570 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 79,566 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2009 79,563 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front 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)

advise nearside passenger door handle poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2008 73,771 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 73,767 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 69,102 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 69,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

PLAY IN KING PINS †STEERING BOX HAS SMALL LEAK

Pass 7 Apr 2006 65,940 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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N697 JGS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N697 JGS, 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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What year was N697 JGS registered?

N697 JGS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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