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N201 EFS

1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

167,730 mi
Last recorded167,730 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2006
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T97,992 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN201 EFS
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2006 167,730 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2006 167,677 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 159,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
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N201 EFS is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 97,992 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 Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N201 EFS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N201 EFS registered?

N201 EFS is a 1996 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 7 February 1996.

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