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N435 FSC

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,598 mi
Last recorded135,598 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN435 FSC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 135,598 miles

brake pipes corroded

inner and outer sills holed corroded

play at the steering wheel

play in the front n/s trunion / steering

Fail 8 May 2015 135,593 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pipes corroded

inner and outer sills holed corroded

play at the steering wheel

play in the front n/s trunion / steering

Pass 7 May 2014 135,097 miles

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

discs worn

inner wings corroded

play at the steering wheel

sills coroded and holed

Fail 28 Apr 2014 135,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

discs worn

inner wings corroded

play at the steering wheel

sills coroded and holed

Pass 9 Apr 2013 134,469 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 134,460 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

inner sills corroded

play in the steering

Pass 3 Apr 2012 133,353 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 133,330 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

play in the steering

play in the trunions

Pass 31 Mar 2011 132,202 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 132,202 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

brake pipes corroded

chassis corroded

inner sills corroded

steps corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2010 131,202 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010

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

all brake pipes corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

play in the steering

Pass 27 Mar 2009 129,693 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2008 127,258 miles

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

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

nearside front brake pads worn v.thin

offside front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Mar 2007 123,989 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

all four shock absorber lower bushes slightly worn

bonnet release cable broken but still able to open bonnet

corrosion starting to all metal brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2006 120,832 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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N435 FSC is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 N435 FSC, 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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N435 FSC is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 18 April 1996.

Is N435 FSC safe to buy?

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