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N132 BYD

1995 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

240,350 mi
Last recorded240,350 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN132 BYD
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2015 240,350 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brakes not tested becouse of leak

Pass 21 Jan 2014 237,790 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 237,649 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 235,093 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 230,458 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 230,437 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 229,744 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 229,718 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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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N132 BYD is a 1995 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 84,988 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 N132 BYD, 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 31 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N132 BYD is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 September 1995.

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