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N965 STY

1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

75,196 mi
Last recorded75,196 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.585,140 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN965 STY
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2009 75,196 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

o s inner rear tyre deflated

Pass 7 Dec 2007 74,985 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 74,968 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

exhaust smoking white smoke passed emisions test

Pass 18 Sep 2006 73,447 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 73,447 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 72,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2005 70,000 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 70,000 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5?

Based on 589 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

58.1%
Pass Rate
4,974
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 67
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Registration plate lamp not working 54
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 44
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N965 STY is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.0% with a typical mileage of 85,140 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 Series D 3.5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N965 STY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N965 STY is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5, first registered on 19 June 1996.

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