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N956 PDV

1995 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,524 mi
Last recorded117,524 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2020
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN956 PDV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2020 117,524 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2020 117,524 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff pinion seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 115,511 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff pinion oil seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 112,919 miles

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

Slight corrosion at front valance both sides.

Fail 10 Jan 2018 112,895 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion at front valance both sides.

Pass 13 Jan 2017 109,789 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 109,528 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 109,079 miles

Disc pitted n/s/f

Fail 21 Jan 2015 109,079 miles

Disc pitted n/s/f

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 108,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 107,675 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 106,620 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 105,302 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 104,100 miles

Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 102,287 miles

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

slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill panel

slight corrosion to engine compartment panels

Pass 25 Jan 2008 100,584 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 98,981 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 96,936 miles

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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N956 PDV is a 1995 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 84,988 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 N956 PDV, 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 31 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N956 PDV registered?

N956 PDV is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1995.

Is N956 PDV safe to buy?

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