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N553 VRP

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,781 mi
Last recorded128,781 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN553 VRP
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2007 128,781 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 128,781 miles

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

Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 119,355 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 119,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front brakes out of balance 24%

nearside front tyre perished

nearside sliding door corroded

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 VRP 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 N553 VRP, 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 N553 VRP registered?

N553 VRP is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N553 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N553 VRP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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