MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,352 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
battary insecure
both rear quarter bumpers loose
five seats removed at time of test
nearside rear door glass not fitted properly(coming out)
offside front bumper corner loose
offside front window winder handle missing
rear panel corroded
silencer bracket slightly loose
slight play in front hub bearings
slight wear in stub pins
small crack nearside door mirror
steering damper contaminated with gearbox oil
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
n/s door mirror cracked
n/s rear door glass loose
n/s slidding door rusty
seats removed
slight lift in front stub pins
slight play in front hubs
slight smoke from exhaust
temp fuel cap fitted locking type
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
n/s mirror cracked
rear n/s door glass loose
seats removed
slight lift in front stub pins
slight play in front hubs
slight smoke from exhaust
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)
Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)
Nearside Front Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)
Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)
Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Wheel nut missing (4.2.1f) DANGEROUS
both front tyres wearing on edges
five seats have been removed at time of test
front bumper loose
nearside front inner wing corroded
rear crossmember rusty
slight play in both stub pins(suggest a good grease)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Ldv 400?
Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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N283 GSC is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 N283 GSC, 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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N283 GSC is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 May 1996.
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