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N257 LGH

1996 Ldv 200

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,047 mi
Last recorded137,047 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 20087,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN257 LGH
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 137,047 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 129,786 miles

Nearside kingpin has slight movement.

Offside and nearside front tyres tread depth getting low.

Steering box drop arm linkage joint has slight movement.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 123,425 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 123,415 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 116,969 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear doors corroded

slight play in steering column lower bush

slight verticle movement in both front king pins

temp reapair on front exhaust section

Pass 24 Oct 2007 109,291 miles

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

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

battery insecure

body rusty

slight lift in both front king pins

Pass 13 Oct 2006 101,395 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight movement in both front king pins

Pass 25 Oct 2005 93,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front king pins have slight uo and down movement

nearside front side light dim

Fail 24 Oct 2005 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front king pins have slight up and down movement

nearside front side light dim

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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N257 LGH is a 1996 Ldv 200 in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 87,865 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N257 LGH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N257 LGH registered?

N257 LGH is a 1996 Ldv 200, first registered on 22 March 1996.

Is N257 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N257 LGH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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