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N683 VFL

1996 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,438 mi
Last recorded115,438 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN683 VFL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2007 115,438 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2007 115,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front shokers getting damp †exaust corroding †off side rear outertyre wearing

both front wheels slight play

Pass 12 Aug 2006 111,354 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

axle oil leaks

no spar tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2005 109,108 miles

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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N683 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 75%.

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 N683 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.

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What year was N683 VFL registered?

N683 VFL is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N683 VFL safe to buy?

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