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N976 OUV

1996 Ldv 400

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

42,995 mi
Last recorded42,995 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 OUV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 42,995 miles

corrosion around roof joint nearside and offside

general under body corrosion

Fail 14 May 2026 42,990 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion around roof joint nearside and offside

general under body corrosion

Pass 21 May 2025 42,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight under body and outer body corrosion

Pass 22 May 2024 42,744 miles

Front nearside and offside kingpins slight play

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front top of A post pillar slightly corroded

no bonnet safety catch ( bonnet does latch in closed position )

Fail 25 Apr 2024 42,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very misshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside king pins slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2023 40,598 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 40,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Inner wing patch not fully seam welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 1 Dec 2022 40,577 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Direction indicator not working Works intermittently (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch faulty Operates intermittently (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Axle differential oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 40,084 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Nearside front headlamp beam image poor.

Slight play at nearside front king pin.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 39,806 miles

corrosion in both front corners behind bumper

n/s headlamp in poor condition

rear tyres cracked

Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,249 miles

B/Discs getting abit corroded and pitted

Battery abit loose

Both N/S/R tyres getting abit perrished and cracked at tread groove areas, and O/S/R tyre at inner sidewall area

Both door mirror glasses getting abit hazey

Emissions PASSED but getting abit high at CO readings

Engine bay area getting abit corroded in places

Front leaf spring mount areas getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R mount)

Front number plate getting cracked and deteriorated

General underside starting to get corroded in places

N/S H/Light lens getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

O/S/F end inner w/arch area behind bumper corner, excessively corroded (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Rear view mirror missing

Fail 26 Apr 2019 39,245 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure NOT secured to floor (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

B/Discs getting abit corroded and pitted

Battery abit loose

Both N/S/R tyres getting abit perrished and cracked at tread groove areas, and O/S/R tyre at inner sidewall area

Emissions PASSED but getting abit high at CO readings

Engine bay area getting abit corroded in places

Front leaf spring mount areas getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R mount)

Front number plate getting cracked and deteriorated

General underside starting to get corroded in places

N/S H/Light lens getting abit deteriorated and starting to effect dipped beam images

O/S/F end inner w/arch area behind bumper corner, excessively corroded (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Pass 11 May 2018 38,685 miles

Dipped beam images ON upper limits

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at faces

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear metal fuel pipes getting abit corroded in places

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places

Slight imbalance at rear service brake performances

Fail 30 Apr 2018 38,641 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Dipped beam images ON upper limits

Front b/discs getting abit corroded at faces

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear metal fuel pipes getting abit corroded in places

General underside starting to get abit corroded in places

Slight imbalance at rear service brake performances

Pass 20 Apr 2017 38,397 miles

Front leaf spring mount areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Front number plate cracked

N/S w/blade rubber getting abit deteriorated and split

N/S/F end underside area beneath battery and behind bumper, getting abit corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 37,890 miles

Front number plate cracked

O/S engine bay/battery area getting abit corroded in places

Pass 7 May 2015 37,326 miles

Exhaust emissions getting abit high

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear metal fuel pipes starting to get abit corroded at front end areas

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Slight imbalance at front and rear service brakes

Spare tyre excessively perrished and cracked at sidewall area and starting to expose ply/cords

Fail 6 May 2015 37,322 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions getting abit high

Front number plate cracked

Front to rear metal fuel pipes starting to get abit corroded at front end areas

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Slight imbalance at front and rear service brakes

Spare tyre excessively perrished and cracked at sidewall area and starting to expose ply/cords

Pass 16 May 2014 36,919 miles

Front number plate cracked

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F leaf spring rear mounting getting abit corroded (Welding appears abit poor)

Service brake efficiency low and ON 50% MINIMUM limit

Fail 6 May 2014 36,888 miles

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

Front number plate cracked

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F leaf spring rear mounting getting abit corroded (Welding appears abit poor)

Service brake efficiency low and ON 50% MINIMUM limit

Pass 9 May 2013 36,333 miles

Nearside headlamp adjusters worn

Nearside outer tyre perrished

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

unable to check condition of all underbody pipes due to coating of underbody sealant

Fail 30 Apr 2013 36,318 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside outer tyre perrished

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

unable to check condition of all underbody pipes due to coating of underbody sealant

Pass 3 May 2012 35,548 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2012 35,548 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 3 May 2011 34,187 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 33,286 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 32,108 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 30,264 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 29,560 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 29,560 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,673 miles

Advise N/S/F tyre cut on inner sidewall and perished on outer sidewall

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 11 May 2006 28,673 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Advise N/S/F tyre perished on outer sidewall and cut on inner sidewall

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2005 27,835 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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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N976 OUV is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 N976 OUV, 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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N976 OUV is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 9 February 1996.

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