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N63 RAD

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2015
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

76,203 mi
Last recorded76,203 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN63 RAD
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 76,203 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 75,115 miles

seat belt buckle on third row outer seat plastic is damaged

Fail 14 May 2013 75,097 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front and nearside rear inner tyres have cracks on side walls

seat belt buckle on third row outer seat plastic is damaged

Pass 14 May 2012 74,289 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 74,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

slight blue smoke all the time engine is running.

Fail 7 Jun 2010 74,266 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear inner tyre wearing on egde

play in both front king pins

Fail 26 May 2010 74,255 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.5.4a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

front brake pads getting low

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

nearside rear inner tyre wearing on egde

play in both front king pins

Pass 12 May 2009 72,150 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 72,138 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 54,395 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 54,010 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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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N63 RAD is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 N63 RAD, 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 N63 RAD registered?

N63 RAD is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 6 March 1996.

Is N63 RAD safe to buy?

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