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N488 LGP

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,081 mi
Last recorded133,081 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN488 LGP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 133,081 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 133,052 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 127,164 miles

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

temp exhaust clamp

Pass 5 Jul 2008 116,777 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 105,452 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 94,340 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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N488 LGP is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N488 LGP, 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 N488 LGP registered?

N488 LGP is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N488 LGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N488 LGP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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