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N949 NFW

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,795 mi
Last recorded118,795 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN949 NFW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 118,795 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle under carriage corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 118,577 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 118,407 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 23 Jul 2013 116,888 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

slight bind all brakes

Pass 23 Jul 2013 116,888 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

centre exhaust bracket broken but still secure

slight bind all brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2012 115,938 miles

CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

front brake imbalance 23%

Fail 28 Jul 2012 115,883 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CORROSION OUTSIDE PRESCRIBED AREAS

exhaust silencer slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2011 115,380 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 114,913 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 111,365 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 109,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 108,368 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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N949 NFW is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N949 NFW, 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 N949 NFW registered?

N949 NFW is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 16 January 1996.

Is N949 NFW safe to buy?

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