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N545 RDG

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,586 mi
Last recorded65,586 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN545 RDG
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,586 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2011 65,572 miles

Offside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,092 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,988 miles

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

bonnet securing catch is not working

offside sliding door is difficult to open from inside

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,774 miles

several seat head rests have covering missing

Fail 22 Jun 2009 59,626 miles

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

offside rear inner tyre has cracked inner sidewall

several seat head rests have covering missing

Pass 23 Jun 2008 54,936 miles

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

drivers seat belt reel has cover missing

Fail 18 Jun 2008 54,883 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

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

drivers seat belt reel has cover missing

Pass 26 Jun 2007 499,144 miles

drivers seat belt reel cover is missing

offside side door is difficult to open

small cut in nearside rear inner sidewall of tyre cords not visable

Pass 20 Jun 2006 45,434 miles

damage to nearside side door and panel

Pass 29 Jun 2005 40,305 miles

accident damage to nearside side loading door 3/4 pannel

Fail 24 Jun 2005 40,287 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

accident damage to nearside sliding door and 3/4 pannel

fuel can inside vehicle

nearside rear inner tyre flat

tyre pressures appear low

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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N545 RDG is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 N545 RDG, 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 N545 RDG registered?

N545 RDG is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 9 April 1996.

Is N545 RDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N545 RDG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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