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N28 GVS

1996 Ldv 400

Beige Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,242 mi
Last recorded187,242 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2016
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN28 GVS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2016 187,242 miles

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

engine has oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 18 Dec 2015 187,242 miles

Fuel system component leaking poss pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch x2 (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis leg x2 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

engine has oil leak

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2014 181,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2014 181,063 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 176,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

VEHICLE DISPLAYING EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS

windscreen light scratching

Fail 10 Dec 2013 176,109 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

VEHICLE DISPLAYING EXTENSIVE WELDING REPAIRS

Pass 6 Dec 2012 168,486 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 162,902 miles

body work has slight damage

oil leak from sump and gearbox

Pass 29 Dec 2010 158,897 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 158,897 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 151,499 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 151,489 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 143,674 miles

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

n/s/f wheel bearing has some noise when spun,should be replaced soon.

Fail 19 Dec 2008 143,674 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 132,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 123,744 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 123,744 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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N28 GVS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Beige with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 88,606 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 N28 GVS, 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 30 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N28 GVS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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