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N940 SJF

1996 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,527 mi
Last recorded124,527 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN940 SJF
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 124,527 miles

Offside rear inner tyre old !

Pass 28 Aug 2013 124,120 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 15 Aug 2013 124,100 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk cable has broken strands (5.2.4b)

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

Offside Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2012 123,613 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 123,594 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 121,380 miles

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

nearside outer wing advance corrosion

offside step advance corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 20 Aug 2010 121,361 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

nearside outer wing advance corrosion

offside step advance corrosion not in prescribed area

Fail 4 Jun 2010 121,334 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 54,309 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 54,257 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 53,356 miles

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

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

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

front number plate backing starting to deteriorated

rust across rear panels

Pass 26 Aug 2005 46,725 miles

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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N940 SJF is a 1996 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N940 SJF, 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 N940 SJF registered?

N940 SJF is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 9 May 1996.

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