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N52 MDS

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,271 mi
Last recorded149,271 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN52 MDS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 149,271 miles

all brake pipes covered in underseal

underside heavily sealed

Pass 17 May 2017 148,686 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 148,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2016 947,992 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

underside heavily sealed

Fail 11 May 2016 947,992 miles

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

Front Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (6.3.5a)

all brake pipes greased

underside heavily sealed

Pass 30 Mar 2015 147,300 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 146,097 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 144,926 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 144,063 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside 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)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 144,060 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 143,006 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 141,628 miles

nearside parking brake requires attention

Pass 16 Apr 2009 140,842 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 139,572 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 136,906 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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N52 MDS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N52 MDS, 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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N52 MDS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 27 February 1996.

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