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N974 GYG

1996 Ldv 400

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2010
Tests10 (3 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate30%

Mileage

144,208 mi
Last recorded144,208 miles
Recorded on25 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN974 GYG
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2010 144,208 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket bolt missing (2.4.B.6c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 132,424 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 132,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front suspension has slight play requires attn/greasing

Pass 27 May 2008 122,699 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 May 2008 122,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2008 122,680 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 110,724 miles

most metal pipes corroded

play in steering box

windscreen damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2006 110,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

lift in os ns front king pins

most metal pipes corroded

play in steering box

windscreen damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2006 110,249 miles

Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 110,040 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

windscreen cracked outside swept area

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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N974 GYG is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 30%.

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 N974 GYG, 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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N974 GYG is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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