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MU51 ABF

2001 Ldv 400

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,554 mi
Last recorded120,554 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Ldv 40090,462 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU51 ABF
MakeLdv
Model400
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2011 120,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 115,126 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake discs worn

Fail 13 Aug 2010 115,124 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake discs worn

Fail 27 Jul 2009 110,590 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 110,590 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 97,335 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 97,335 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 87,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 78,621 miles

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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MU51 ABF is a 2001 Ldv 400 in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2001 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 90,462 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 MU51 ABF, 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 25 years old, this Ldv 400 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MU51 ABF registered?

MU51 ABF is a 2001 Ldv 400, first registered on 21 November 2001.

Is MU51 ABF safe to buy?

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