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N197 AAV

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,116 mi
Last recorded94,116 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN197 AAV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 94,116 miles

Battery insecure

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear chassis o/s and n/s

corrosion to rear floor area

corrosion to sill / step area o/s and n/s

nearside front tyre deteriated

Fail 19 Dec 2008 94,115 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear chassis o/s and n/s

corrosion to rear floor area

corrosion to sill / step area o/s and n/s

handbrake long travel

nearside front tyre deteriated

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,542 miles

Battery insecure

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

corrosion to rear chassis

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Nov 2007 86,318 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Rear 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)

corrosion to rear chassis

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2006 78,978 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 78,940 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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N197 AAV is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N197 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 N197 AAV registered?

N197 AAV is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 June 1996.

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