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N849 RUT

1996 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,267 mi
Last recorded157,267 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN849 RUT
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 157,267 miles

DRIVERS SEAT IN POOR CONDITION.

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED.

HEAVY OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE.

LIFT DETECTED AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT KING PINS.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CENTRAL CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED AND SWOLLEN.

PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDCREEN.

Fail 12 May 2015 157,194 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

DRIVERS SEAT IN POOR CONDITION.

EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES.

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND PITTED.

HEAVY OIL LEAKS AROUND ENGINE.

LIFT DETECTED AT OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT KING PINS.

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE CENTRAL CHASSIS SECTIONS CORRODED AND SWOLLEN.

PLAY DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL.

STONECHIP DAMAGE TO WINDCREEN.

Pass 13 May 2014 149,277 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 146,204 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 143,337 miles

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

damage to front bumper and drivers seat

play in steering box

Fail 17 Apr 2012 143,293 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chips in screen

corrosion on underside of vehicle

damage to front bumper and drivers seat

play in steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2011 140,091 miles

Oil leak

chip in screen

corrosion on offside front inner arch

damage to front bumper

wear and movement in drivers seat

wear on discs

Fail 19 Apr 2011 139,986 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak

chip in screen

corrosion on offside front inner arch

damage to front bumper

wear and movement in drivers seat

wear on discs

Pass 27 Apr 2010 136,143 miles

chip in screen

corrosion on front inner arches

movement in drivers seat

rear brakes uneven

wear in both king pins

Fail 27 Apr 2009 132,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 132,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 127,138 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 122,125 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Mar 2006 117,052 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 117,052 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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N849 RUT is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N849 RUT, 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 N849 RUT registered?

N849 RUT is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 26 April 1996.

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