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N553 NYS

1996 Ldv 400

Orange Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,852 mi
Last recorded90,852 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 NYS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 90,852 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f stub pin has slight lift

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

various areas of heavy corrosion has started

Fail 1 Sep 2010 90,846 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f stub pin has slight lift

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f brake binding very slightly

various areas of heavy corrosion has started

Pass 13 Jul 2009 90,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level is low

n/s/f inner wing holed outwith prescribed area

n/s/r bumpper mounting bracket corroded and holed

Fail 30 Jun 2009 90,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake fluid level is low

n/s/f inner wing holed outwith prescribed area

n/s/r bumpper mounting bracket corroded and holed

Pass 14 May 2008 89,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front play in steering thrusts

slight play within steering

Pass 21 Aug 2006 7,661 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 87,617 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre cut to near cords

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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N553 NYS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Orange with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N553 NYS, 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 N553 NYS registered?

N553 NYS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 20 May 1996.

Is N553 NYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 NYS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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