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N997 TFL

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

212,201 mi
Last recorded212,201 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN997 TFL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 212,201 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 212,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 208,060 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 208,060 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 204,337 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front doorsteps corroded but outside presribed area

nearside front inner wing corroded but outside presribed area

Fail 17 Jan 2013

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

nearside and offside front doorsteps corroded but outside presribed area

nearside front inner wing corroded but outside presribed area

Pass 20 Jan 2012 203,164 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Jan 2012 203,152 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 201,063 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2011 201,063 miles

Nearside Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner 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)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2009 192,934 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 192,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 179,228 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2008 179,203 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 170,152 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 170,146 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 168,350 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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N997 TFL 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 52.9%.

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 N997 TFL, 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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N997 TFL is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 19 March 1996.

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