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N271 VDA

1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

48,140 mi
Last recorded48,140 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2006
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T97,992 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN271 VDA
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2006 48,140 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 48,160 miles

Offside Lower rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 1 Nov 2005 48,122 miles

Offside Lower rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

wear in nearside and offside kingpins, advise greasing

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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N271 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 N271 VDA, 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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What year was N271 VDA registered?

N271 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N271 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N271 VDA shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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