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N311 VDA

1995 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

38,966 mi
Last recorded38,966 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 VDA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 38,966 miles

both rear shoc k absorbers have a slightly reduced damping effect

front spring bushes startin g to perish

offside rear chassis starting to corrode

play in steering system

rear spring bushes starting to perish

Fail 10 May 2011 38,966 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

offside rear chassis rail is starting to corrode

play in steering system

rear spring bushes starting to perish

tyre size continential vanco 185 r 14c 102/100q

Pass 7 May 2010 37,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

n/s/r tyre preshing!

o/s/f tyre preshing!

Fail 28 Apr 2010 37,059 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (6.7.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.3.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

n/s/r tyre preshing!

o/s/f tyre preshing!

Pass 15 May 2009 34,739 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 34,738 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 7 May 2008 33,271 miles

as per previous advisory note

Fail 6 May 2008 33,271 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

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

both front king pins have slight lift

both front wheel bearings have slight play

passenger door mirror glass is cracked

steering box is slightly damp

Pass 8 Mar 2007 30,521 miles

Slight play at steering wheel. Sligfht leak from power steering.Leaf spring bushes worn. Front wheel bearings slight play.

Wear in steering colum shaft. Lift in king pins. nearsiode rear tyre scuffed inner side wall. Corrosion to rear wheel arch near seat fixings

Pass 12 Feb 2007 30,257 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 30,256 miles

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

lift in both king pins

near side rear inner tyre scuffed on side wall

starting to corrode under nearsidew rear wheelarch near seat fixing

wearin lower steering shaft bush

Pass 10 May 2006 28,001 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 28,001 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (6.4.B1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at spring anchor spring eye (2.4.B.4)

lift and wear in both king pins

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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N311 VDA is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 N311 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 31 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N311 VDA is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 November 1995.

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