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N87 BOA

1996 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

53,654 mi
Last recorded53,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN87 BOA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 53,654 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2016 53,653 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

oil leak

Pass 29 May 2015 48,466 miles

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

n/s/r inner tyre perished

Fail 28 May 2015 48,460 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r inner tyre perished

Pass 23 May 2014 38,523 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 38,523 miles

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 34,007 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 34,007 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 30,048 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 30,048 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2011 26,615 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 26,609 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 24,912 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 22,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2009 22,995 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 22,248 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,816 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 21,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

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

Fail 20 Sep 2005 20,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 20,044 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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N87 BOA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 N87 BOA, 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 N87 BOA registered?

N87 BOA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 3 May 1996.

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