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N731 FDH

1996 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,983 mi
Last recorded70,983 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 20087,865 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN731 FDH
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 70,983 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,983 miles

All wheelarches, doors etc corroded.

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both sills corroded/damaged

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

Front bumper insecure

Inner wings very corroded

Propshaft centre bearing excessively worn

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Unable to open side door from outside

Fail 9 Jun 2009 70,983 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All wheelarches, doors etc corroded.

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Both sills corroded/damaged

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

Front bumper insecure

Inner wings very corroded

Propshaft centre bearing excessively worn

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Unable to open side door from outside

Pass 7 May 2008 70,983 miles

Corrosion front wings/inner wings

Front bumper insecure

Slight play in steering box.

Fail 7 May 2008 70,983 miles

Corrosion front wings/inner wings

Front bumper insecure

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in steering box.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 70,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Corrosion in front wings/inner wings

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

OS front tyre sidewall cracked

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

Play in steering box

Unable to open NS rear passenger door from outside.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 70,983 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 70,983 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2005 70,983 miles

signs of leak at fuel tank.

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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N731 FDH is a 1996 Ldv 200 in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N731 FDH, 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 N731 FDH registered?

N731 FDH is a 1996 Ldv 200, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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