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N283 GSC

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

101,352 mi
Last recorded101,352 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 GSC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Aug 2008 101,352 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 100,001 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 99,897 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2007 99,877 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2006 97,747 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 97,747 miles

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.

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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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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