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N159 NNS

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,006 mi
Last recorded36,006 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN159 NNS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 36,006 miles

2 x front door steps corroded

2 x front inner wings corroded

2 x front stubs slight play

2 x rear chasssis legs corroded

2 x rear sill inner corroded

drivers seat worn/damaged

o/s/f track rod end slight play

oil leak

Fail 31 Dec 2009 36,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

2 x front door steps corroded

2 x front inner wings corroded

2 x front stubs slight play

2 x rear chasssis legs corroded

2 x rear sill inner corroded

drivers seat worn/damaged

o/s/f track rod end slight play

oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2008
Pass 3 Jul 2007 30,597 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 30,597 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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N159 NNS is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N159 NNS, 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 N159 NNS registered?

N159 NNS is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 13 March 1996.

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