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L285 FRO

1993 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,523 mi
Last recorded74,523 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Ldv 400105,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL285 FRO
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,523 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Oct 2009 73,431 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 72,851 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,640 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 69,767 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 69,009 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 69,008 miles

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

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front 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 off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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L285 FRO is a 1993 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 105,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L285 FRO, 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 33 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L285 FRO registered?

L285 FRO is a 1993 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 August 1993.

Is L285 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L285 FRO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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