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N559 BOE

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN559 BOE
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 90,774 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2010 90,711 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

brake fluid on minnium

near side mirror loose

slight lift front near side king pin

Pass 13 Aug 2009 87,643 miles

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)

Oil leak

off side wiper blade split

Fail 13 Aug 2009 87,629 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Oil leak

off side wiper blade split

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,765 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 81,757 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 76,755 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 76,755 miles

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 May 2006 67,087 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 67,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N559 BOE is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 N559 BOE, 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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N559 BOE is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 May 1996.

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