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N97 VAO

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

250,059 mi
Last recorded250,059 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 VAO
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 250,059 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 247,385 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 243,443 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 238,062 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 231,219 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 232,562 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 223,519 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering linkage repaired by welding (2.2.C.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 220,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front drag link end slightly worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2006 205,493 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 205,493 miles

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

n/s wiper arm and spindle worn

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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N97 VAO is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N97 VAO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N97 VAO?

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What year was N97 VAO registered?

N97 VAO is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N97 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 VAO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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