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N541 VFL

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,593 mi
Last recorded102,593 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN541 VFL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2008 102,593 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

rear step fouling rear spring

Pass 5 Jan 2007 100,494 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 100,491 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 97,164 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED. †FRONT BRAKE PIPES CORRODED.. †OIL LEAKS. †

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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N541 VFL is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N541 VFL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N541 VFL registered?

N541 VFL is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N541 VFL safe to buy?

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