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N121 ABL

1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

187,133 mi
Last recorded187,133 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T93,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN121 ABL
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 187,133 miles

brake fluid low

large stone chip in windscreen

load valve stiff

offside front inner wing corroded, not in prescribed area

weld repairs covered by underseal, unable to inspect thoroughly

Fail 6 May 2008 187,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

load valve stiff

large stone chip in windscreen

brake fluid low

offside front inner wing corroded, not in prescribed area

weld repairs covered by underseal, unable to inspect thoroughly

Fail 17 Apr 2008 187,133 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

all rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Apr 2007 187,133 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 187,133 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 179,519 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 179,519 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight damage to screen

slight lift front king pins

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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N121 ABL is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 93,408 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 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N121 ABL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N121 ABL is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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