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N166 MWS

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,669 mi
Last recorded99,669 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN166 MWS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 99,669 miles

N/S Mirror damaged

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

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

Oil leak

Underside corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2015 99,123 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Underside slightly corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 98,369 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,793 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2012 96,901 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2011 95,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 93,908 miles

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

Excessive corrosion on front body of vehicle, underneath not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Slight damage to nearside wing mirror glass

Slight play in offside front steering drop arm

Pass 24 Feb 2009 92,287 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 88,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 88,251 miles

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

slight leak from power steering box

slight play detected in power steering box

Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,302 miles

same as last sheet

Fail 18 Jul 2006 85,301 miles

Leaf spring anchor pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

front brake discs slight wear

front brake pads getting low

nearside rear floor starting to corrode

offside front tyre on wear bars

slight power steering leak around steering box area

slight side movement from offside king pin

Pass 21 Jul 2005 78,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

bonnet catch seized

oil leak

slight play offside kingpin

Fail 20 Jul 2005 78,661 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

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

bonnet catch seized

oil leak

slight play offside kingpin

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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N166 MWS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 N166 MWS, 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

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What year was N166 MWS registered?

N166 MWS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N166 MWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N166 MWS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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