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N27 SPC

1995 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,001 mi
Last recorded75,001 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1995 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T96,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 SPC
MakeLdv
Model400 Series 3.55T
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 75,001 miles

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

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

axle leak

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

axle leak

corrossion in prescribed areas not holed as yet

Pass 13 Jul 2012 73,747 miles

all brake pipes corrodding

front bulkhead cover panel insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2012 73,725 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

all brake pipes corrodding

front bulkhead cover panel insecure

Pass 16 Jun 2011 72,299 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front road springs and steering rods/components corroded

corrosion right front inner wing, in addition to failure areas to form hole, outside prescribed area

corrosion to both battery tyray areas extending to outrigger and front valance areas, inner wing areas under bonnet appear corroded access difficult to fully assess

flitch panel on top of bulkhead has become detached, material beneath appears to be sound advise further check

fuel hoses on filler neck appear to be deteriating

power steering belt noisy may be slipping

rear air suspension appears to creep down when engine switched off, no audiable leak evident

repairs to left outer chassis rail in region of shock absorber mounting undersealed unable to fully assess

some ovality front brakes evident

some play both front spring eyes (shackle end)

some side play both front stub axles

underside of vehicle has underbody sealant applied which in places is in poor condition, this could be hiding more corrosion

vehicle presented and accepted for test as a motor caravan

Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,289 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Nearside Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front road springs and steering rods/components corroded

corrosion right front inner wing, in addition to failure areas to form hole, outside prescribed area

corrosion to both battery tyray areas extending to outrigger and front valance areas, inner wing areas under bonnet appear corroded access difficult to fully assess

flitch panel on top of bulkhead has become detached, material beneath appears to be sound advise further check

fuel hoses on filler neck appear to be deteriating

power steering belt noisy may be slipping

rear air suspension appears to creep down when engine switched off, no audiable leak evident

repairs to left outer chassis rail in region of shock absorber mounting undersealed unable to fully assess

some ovality front brakes evident

some play both front spring eyes (shackle end)

some side play both front stub axles

underside of vehicle has underbody sealant applied which in places is in poor condition, this could be hiding more corrosion

vehicle presented and accepted for test as a motor caravan

Pass 11 May 2010 71,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 71,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2009 69,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 May 2009 69,929 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 67,677 miles

oil leaks from engine sump rear of gearbox and diff

Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,098 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2007 65,098 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 63,678 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series 3.55T?

Based on 845 MOT tests across 177 vehicles.

77.2%
Pass Rate
5,122
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 32
Headlamp aim too high 29
Stop lamp not working 27
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 22
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N27 SPC is a 1995 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 96,474 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 3.55T fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 32 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N27 SPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series 3.55T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Ldv 400 Series 3.55T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N27 SPC is a 1995 Ldv 400 Series 3.55T, first registered on 11 December 1995.

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