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L185 NAU

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,691 mi
Last recorded123,691 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL185 NAU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 123,691 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 123,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 122,269 miles

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

nearside rear inner tyre underinflated

Fail 22 Jan 2008 122,269 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear inner tyre underinflated

Pass 17 Jan 2007 120,412 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 120,412 miles

Front Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2006
Fail 3 Jan 2006 118,164 miles

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

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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L185 NAU is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 100,812 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 L185 NAU, 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 32 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L185 NAU registered?

L185 NAU is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L185 NAU safe to buy?

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