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N487 XDB

1995 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

92,189 mi
Last recorded92,189 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN487 XDB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 92,189 miles

1.exhaust system poor corroded and has a slight blow 2.heavy surface corrosion of rear brake pipes frront brake disc poor corroded on edges

Fail 24 Sep 2009 92,189 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

1.exhaust system poor corroded and has a slight blow 2.heavy surface corrosion of rear brake pipes frront brake disc poor corroded on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2009 92,000 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

1.exhaust system corroded poor and has a slight blow 2.heavy surface corrosion of both rear brake pipes 3.front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 29 May 2008 89,303 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 89,289 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 87,141 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 87,081 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some corrosion around nearside rear sping hanger mount

Pass 23 May 2006 84,792 miles

1. surface corrosion of rear brake pipes. †2. slight play in front wheel bearings.

Fail 17 May 2006 84,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

1.surface corrosion on rear brake pipes †2.rear diff oil leaks †3.slight play in both front wheel bearings †4.o/s front tyre perrishing n/s front and rear tyres scuffed on walls

5.slight damage to/s rear wheel rim bead

Pass 18 May 2005 82,570 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 82,508 miles

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

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

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

1 ALTERNATOR BELT SQEALING †2 OFFSIDE WASHER JET BLOCKED †3 BRAKE PIPES CORRODED †4 OFFSIDE FRONT REAR SHACKLE BUSH WORN †5 FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS WORN †6 PLAY IN KING PINS †7 PLAY IN STEERING BOX †8 ALL TYRES SCUFFED

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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N487 XDB is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N487 XDB, 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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What year was N487 XDB registered?

N487 XDB is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 7 September 1995.

Is N487 XDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N487 XDB shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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