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N456 ARD

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

55,018 mi
Last recorded55,018 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN456 ARD
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2009 55,018 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering damper damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside washer weak

tail pipe loose

Pass 24 Jun 2008 49,158 miles

steering damper case slightly corroded.

Fail 18 Jun 2008 49,140 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

steering damper case slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 45,186 miles

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

steering damper cover corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,569 miles

offside rear tyre worn near to 2mm.

steering outer cover corroded.

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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N456 ARD is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N456 ARD, 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 N456 ARD registered?

N456 ARD is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N456 ARD safe to buy?

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