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N53 GRV

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,348 mi
Last recorded102,348 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN53 GRV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2008 102,348 miles

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

first row nearside seat belt retraction unit weak

nearside rear wheel arch deteriorating

rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Sep 2007 99,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

rear brake imbalance

Pass 18 Sep 2006 96,771 miles

instrument lights not working

Fail 13 Sep 2006 96,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS

brake servo assistance poor

instrument panel lights not working

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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N53 GRV is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N53 GRV, 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 N53 GRV registered?

N53 GRV is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N53 GRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N53 GRV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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