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N789 FFA

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,357 mi
Last recorded129,357 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN789 FFA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 129,357 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 129,357 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advise: drivers seat insecure

Advise: offside rear inner wheel arch badly corroded but not within prescribed areas

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 May 2011 118,223 miles

Nearside wing mirror glass cracked

Underside of vehicle showing signs of rust

Pass 26 May 2010 111,006 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 111,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 102,439 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 100,100 miles

oil leak from engine ger3

Fail 29 May 2008 100,100 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

oil leak from engine ger3

Pass 31 May 2007 94,439 miles

battery area rusty ger3

Pass 31 May 2006 85,054 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 85,054 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis 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)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

battery warning light on dashboard

off side body damage

slight oil leak from engine

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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N789 FFA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N789 FFA, 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 N789 FFA registered?

N789 FFA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 April 1996.

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