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N546 VTT

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,565 mi
Last recorded179,565 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN546 VTT
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 179,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 178,502 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

advance corrosion + holed in drivers footwell under plastic cover

advance corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

minor lift in n/s/f king pin

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge unevenly

n/s/r outer tyre minor damage in outer wall

Fail 3 Jun 2008 178,485 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

advance corrosion + holed in drivers footwell under plastic cover

advance corrosion in o/s/r wheel arch

minor lift in n/s/f king pin

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge unevenly

n/s/r outer tyre minor damage in outer wall

Pass 14 Jun 2007 171,861 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 165,794 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 165,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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N546 VTT is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N546 VTT, 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

How do I check the history of N546 VTT?

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What year was N546 VTT registered?

N546 VTT is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 16 May 1996.

Is N546 VTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for N546 VTT shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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