i passed my ICND i will be honest it was my sixth go not a great pass 869.
Planning and Designing 100%
Implementation and operation 63%
Troubleshooting 92%
Technology 78%
its been a hard slog but over the moon i have taken microsoft exams never felt like this i am so happy..

also i used the CCNA cisco book and a Boson sim thats it just read read and read maybe thats why it took me so long if you can get your hands on some kit it would prob be a better help to prepare.
good luck to everyone going for it my deadline was 6th Novemebr and i did it so very happy..