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N281 VDA

1996 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,389 mi
Last recorded94,389 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 40088,606 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN281 VDA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak rear diff oil leak engine

rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 92,219 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 92,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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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N281 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N281 VDA, 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 N281 VDA registered?

N281 VDA is a 1996 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 January 1996.

Is N281 VDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N281 VDA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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