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N819 HCS

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,383 mi
Last recorded71,383 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN819 HCS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 71,383 miles

Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Emergency exit window •break glass' hammer missing (6.2.D.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2012 70,194 miles

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

offside and nearside front steps corroded

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 3 May 2012 70,176 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

battery insecure

offside and nearside front steps corroded

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 17 May 2011 65,260 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2010 60,549 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 60,531 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.5.4b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Offside Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2008 60,196 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 60,196 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 59,439 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 59,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 58,380 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 58,376 miles

Centre Front Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.2.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.2.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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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N819 HCS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N819 HCS, 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 N819 HCS registered?

N819 HCS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 3 April 1996.

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