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N381 PNV

1995 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,771 mi
Last recorded141,771 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN381 PNV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2012 141,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 141,733 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 139,871 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 139,858 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Jun 2010 134,446 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 134,348 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Front Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Brake pump/compressor insecure (3.6.J.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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

Pass 15 May 2009 124,622 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 124,611 miles

Centre Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (6.1.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2008 116,361 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 116,294 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.5.4c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1f)

Outer Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.6.C.1e) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Mar 2007 104,285 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 104,247 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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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N381 PNV is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N381 PNV, 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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N381 PNV is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 August 1995.

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