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N291 VNN

1995 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

157,082 mi
Last recorded157,082 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 VNN
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 157,082 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside sills have corrosion not within a prescribed area

Nearside rear outer tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp poor beam image

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2017 157,032 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front and rear of front leaf spring mount x2 (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Outer tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

corrosion to front floor pans,rear floor pans

corrosion to osr nsr chassis legs

corrosion to outer and inner sills not in a prescribed area

rear tyres perished

slight engine oil leak

slight play detected at steering wheel

slight play in nsf osf kingpins

Pass 26 May 2016 155,483 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2014 151,145 miles

brake pedal slightly spongey

doorsteps corroded

floor pan corroded

front brake pads thin

front discs worn and corroded

rear brake rise and fall poor

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 24 Apr 2014 151,141 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

doorsteps corroded

floor pan corroded

front brake pads thin

front discs worn and corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Nov 2012 150,451 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 150,446 miles

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 149,469 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 149,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front number plate damaged but legible

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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N291 VNN is a 1995 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 84,988 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 N291 VNN, 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 31 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N291 VNN is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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