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N580 OYW

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,680 mi
Last recorded73,680 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN580 OYW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 73,680 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 73,565 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 64,575 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 64,437 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring longitudinally displaced (2.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

security of drivers seat

steering box damp

wear to both front tyres

Pass 26 May 2009 58,410 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 58,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

condition of rear step(insecure)

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2008 49,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

dead locks fitted to all ddors

Pass 30 Apr 2007 43,417 miles

both front discs worn

security yale locks fitted, presented as this at time of test.

Pass 2 May 2006 42,275 miles

slight play in o/s/f kingpin

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

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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N580 OYW is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red 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 N580 OYW, 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 N580 OYW registered?

N580 OYW is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 21 May 1996.

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The MOT history for N580 OYW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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