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N740 FRV

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,166 mi
Last recorded41,166 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN740 FRV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2013 41,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 40,157 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 39,092 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,742 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 38,742 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.4d)

battery insecure

both headlamp aims almost too low

rear tyres perished

slight play to both front wheel bearings

Fail 18 Mar 2010 38,737 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 36,183 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 33,787 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 31,087 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 28,569 miles

front + rear number plates faded

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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N740 FRV is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N740 FRV, 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 N740 FRV registered?

N740 FRV is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 25 March 1996.

Is N740 FRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N740 FRV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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