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N726 EWJ

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

67,657 mi
Last recorded67,657 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN726 EWJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,657 miles

ignition switch brolen and wires exposed

Fail 25 Mar 2015 67,657 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 54,119 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2013 54,101 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

general corrosion

only 5 passenger seats fitted at time of test

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

Pass 17 May 2011 47,496 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 47,494 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 5 May 2010 41,095 miles

General corrosion

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2010 41,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

General corrosion

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 35,187 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 28,164 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 28,162 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Pass 22 May 2007 22,296 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 21,882 miles

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

nail in tyre

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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N726 EWJ is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 N726 EWJ, 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 N726 EWJ registered?

N726 EWJ is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N726 EWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N726 EWJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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