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N768 VFL

1996 Ldv 400

Beige Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

74,126 mi
Last recorded74,126 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 VFL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,126 miles

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside step slight corrosion - not in prescribed area

Fail 8 Nov 2011 74,126 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

front brake pipes slightly corroded

nearside step slight corrosion - not in prescribed area

Pass 22 Nov 2010 72,029 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 72,029 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 70,537 miles

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both king pins slight lift

Fail 27 Nov 2009 70,536 miles

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

Brake pump insecure (3.6.F.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both king pins slight lift

Pass 8 Dec 2008 68,362 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 64,751 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 64,747 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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

Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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N768 VFL is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Beige with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 N768 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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N768 VFL is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 25 April 1996.

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