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N550 BFF

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,661 mi
Last recorded149,661 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN550 BFF
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 149,661 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 149,661 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Diff pinion oil seal leaking.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2010 149,661 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 149,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 1 May 2009 149,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 1 May 2009 149,661 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 149,661 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 149,661 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 149,661 miles

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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N550 BFF is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N550 BFF, 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 N550 BFF registered?

N550 BFF is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N550 BFF safe to buy?

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