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L85 DFR

1993 Ldv 400

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

86,587 mi
Last recorded86,587 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1993 Ldv 400105,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL85 DFR
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 86,587 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 26 Nov 2008 86,580 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 86,578 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nail in offside rear outer tyre

Fail 22 Sep 2008 86,569 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2007 84,507 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 84,506 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 81,774 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Aug 2005 80,291 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Aug 2005 80,291 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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L85 DFR is a 1993 Ldv 400 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1993 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.8% with a typical mileage of 105,946 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 L85 DFR, 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 33 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L85 DFR registered?

L85 DFR is a 1993 Ldv 400, first registered on 25 August 1993.

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