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N532 SRU

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

45,738 mi
Last recorded45,738 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN532 SRU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 45,738 miles

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

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

front inner wings corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2014 44,422 miles

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

battery security

chassis corrosion n/s rear

corrosion o/s/ front inner wing area

front brake pads worn and front brake discs corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s rear wheel arch corroded above wheels

Fail 12 Jun 2014 44,422 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

battery security

chassis corrosion n/s rear

corrosion o/s/ front inner wing area

front brake pads worn and front brake discs corroded

front number plate slightly deteriorated

o/s rear wheel arch corroded above wheels

Pass 7 Jun 2013 42,316 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 42,316 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 39,006 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 39,004 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 May 2011 35,696 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,281 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.3.A.2)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,753 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 29,793 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 28,748 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 28,748 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 27,651 miles

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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N532 SRU is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N532 SRU, 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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N532 SRU is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 15 May 1996.

Is N532 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N532 SRU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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