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N281 GSC

1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

62,530 mi
Last recorded62,530 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T93,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 GSC
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2008 62,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 55,737 miles

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2007 55,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
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N281 GSC is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 93,408 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 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N281 GSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N281 GSC registered?

N281 GSC is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is N281 GSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 GSC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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