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N277 VDA

1996 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

44,224 mi
Last recorded44,224 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN277 VDA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2012 44,224 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

batteries insecure

coolant catch tank insecure

dif pinion seal leaking

n/s/r indicator inoperative top

o/s/f top marker inoperative

o/s/f tyre side wall cracking

o/s/r tyre flat

Fail 25 Apr 2007 44,107 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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N277 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 N277 VDA, 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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What year was N277 VDA registered?

N277 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N277 VDA safe to buy?

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