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N217 GLG

1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,791 mi
Last recorded91,791 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T93,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN217 GLG
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 91,791 miles

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

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

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2011 91,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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 29 Oct 2010 91,791 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 91,791 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 87,137 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 87,137 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

n/s mirror badly damaged

Pass 24 Oct 2008 81,170 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,804 miles

battery inscure

bolt loose near steering box not holding box on

chip in windscreen

front pads low

o/s/r inner tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 2 Nov 2006 71,550 miles

rear brakes need adjusting

Fail 1 Nov 2006 71,539 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 71,470 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery inscure

n/s/door mirror cracked

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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N217 GLG is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N217 GLG, 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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N217 GLG is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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