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N547 GSJ

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,147 mi
Last recorded49,147 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN547 GSJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2007 49,147 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 49,147 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

battery flat

bottom hose clip rotted for radiator

nearside ouiter tyre flat

radiator rotted

Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,396 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Offside Front Integral body structure is slightly damaged not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 47,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Integral body structure is slightly damaged not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Offside Front Integral body structure is slightly damaged not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

battery insecure

propshaft defective

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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N547 GSJ 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 50%.

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 N547 GSJ, 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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What year was N547 GSJ registered?

N547 GSJ is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 11 March 1996.

Is N547 GSJ safe to buy?

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