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N433 DSP

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,166 mi
Last recorded59,166 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN433 DSP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 59,166 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle presented as motor home, and this is shown on the log book (V5C)

Pass 11 Apr 2018 59,168 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 59,166 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2017 58,177 miles

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

Rear rear tyres cracking but not show tyre cords

corrosion both engine bay front corners has been repaired and heavily under sealed

Fail 3 Apr 2017 58,166 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear rear tyres cracking but not show tyre cords

corrosion both engine bay front corners has been repaired and heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2012

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

corrosion on and around o/s & n/s front inner wing areas....including under bonnet areas...

Fail 16 Jul 2012

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

corrosion on and around o/s & n/s front inner wing areas....including under bonnet areas...

Pass 30 Jul 2010 57,961 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 57,961 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 57,706 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in both front kingpins

Pass 17 May 2007 56,312 miles

emmisions..

front brake imbalance..

handbrake low performance..

rear foot increase same rate!!!!

wipers weak clearing screen..

Pass 18 May 2006 53,375 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 53,375 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N433 DSP is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N433 DSP, 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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What year was N433 DSP registered?

N433 DSP is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N433 DSP safe to buy?

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