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N561 GSJ

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,008 mi
Last recorded173,008 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 GSJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 173,008 miles

both front king pins slight play (up/down)

exhaust heavily corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/r outter tyre close to wear bars

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Fail 28 Jan 2009 172,995 miles

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

both front king pins slight play (up/down)

exhaust heavily corroded

front metal brake pipes corroded

n/s/r outter tyre close to wear bars

oil leak

rear metal brake pipes corroded

slight play both front wheel bearings

Pass 29 Jan 2008 152,693 miles

advise both front brake pipes for corrosion

both front wheelbearings slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight free play felt at steering wheel

slight lift in both front kingpins

Fail 28 Jan 2008 152,693 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise both front brake pipes for corrosion

both front wheelbearings slight play

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

slight free play felt at steering wheel

slight lift in both front kingpins

Pass 24 Jan 2007 144,731 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 144,729 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s & o/s front brake pipes to caliper corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2006 130,346 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 130,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre slightly mishapen

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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N561 GSJ is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N561 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 N561 GSJ registered?

N561 GSJ is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 14 March 1996.

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