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N195 VVV

1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,841 mi
Last recorded97,841 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T97,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN195 VVV
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2008 97,841 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 95,303 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 95,303 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

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

vehicle body very tatty

Pass 23 Jun 2006 92,745 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 92,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
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N195 VVV is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 97,992 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 Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N195 VVV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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N195 VVV is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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