CarVerify

Free Car Check

L681 VCV

1994 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

Orange Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,241 mi
Last recorded170,241 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T95,237 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationL681 VCV
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1994
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 170,241 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 170,231 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 159,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 159,291 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 152,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 149,668 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2005 149,645 miles

Centre Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Front Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
Full Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

L681 VCV is a 1994 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 95,237 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 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L681 VCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 32 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of L681 VCV?

You can check the full history of L681 VCV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was L681 VCV registered?

L681 VCV is a 1994 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 2 June 1994.

Is L681 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L681 VCV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L681 VCV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on L681 VCV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.