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N395 OYV

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

47,859 mi
Last recorded47,859 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN395 OYV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,859 miles

Front tyres perishing (185/R14C)

Front wheel arches corroded

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

Offside Rear Inner has a puncture that is un-repairable

Rear registration plate damaged

bonnet release stiff

both steps corroded

slight play in steering joints

Pass 28 Apr 2015 47,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres perishing (185R14C)

nearside step slightly corroded

offside rear sill slightly corroded

offside step slightly corroded

wiper blades smear

Fail 29 Apr 2014 47,074 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

all rear leaf spring bushes deterioated

drivers step corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,074 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

all rear leaf spring bushes deterioated

drivers step corroded

Pass 4 May 2013 46,494 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,877 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

battery insecure

front wipers deteriorated

nearside front corner of bumper insecure

offside front corner of bumper insecure

vehicle structure corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2011 45,195 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,195 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,376 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Dec 2009 44,376 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 43,721 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 43,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 42,819 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 42,819 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 41,317 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 38,437 miles

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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N395 OYV is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N395 OYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N395 OYV registered?

N395 OYV is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N395 OYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N395 OYV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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