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N781 LCW

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

80,884 mi
Last recorded80,884 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN781 LCW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 80,884 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 80,884 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 75,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear service brake requires adjustment

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner arch at step (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 63,082 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 63,082 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 58,011 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 57,515 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 56,766 miles

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 56,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 53,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

o/s/f stub slightly worn

Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,435 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 47,584 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 43,950 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 33,206 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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N781 LCW is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N781 LCW, 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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N781 LCW is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 26 July 1996.

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