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N171 AAV

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

94,683 mi
Last recorded94,683 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN171 AAV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2015 94,683 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

o/s/r & n.s/r inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2015 94,683 miles

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

o/s/r & n.s/r inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 91,076 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 87,664 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2013 87,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 19 Apr 2012 84,950 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 84,742 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

battery insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2011 81,692 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 81,587 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake disc`s lightly pitted

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,346 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

o/s/front brake slight bind

Fail 27 Apr 2010 78,346 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/front brake slight bind

Pass 2 May 2009 75,723 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 75,723 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 74,011 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres under inflated

o/s/r inner tyre under inflated

Pass 12 Mar 2007 71,868 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 71,868 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 69,083 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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N171 AAV is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 N171 AAV, 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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What year was N171 AAV registered?

N171 AAV is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 25 July 1996.

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