MOT reliability

Ldv 400 series d 3.1t

Q: Is the Ldv 400 series d 3.1t reliable?

Across 317 Ldv 400 series d 3.1t vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

317 vehicles · 221 completed MOT tests analysed

59%

MOT pass rate

Based on 317 Ldv 400 series d 3.1t vehicles and 221 completed MOT tests, the Ldv 400 series d 3.1t has an overall 59% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 104,413 miles.

317

Vehicles

221

MOT tests

4,683

Avg miles / year

3.5

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Ldv 400 series d 3.1t problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Ldv 400 series d 3.1t MOT tests:

Other109%
Emissions & nuisance5%
Tyres, wheels & suspension3%
Steering3%
Seatbelts & equipment3%
Brakes3%
Body & structure1%
Visibility0%

Ldv 400 series d 3.1t pass rate by age

How the Ldv 400 series d 3.1t's MOT pass rate changes as it ages (buckets with 20+ tests).

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
9	7	71%
10	26	65%
11	53	53%
12	56	61%
13	26	65%
14	21	52%
15	13	62%
16	7	57%
17	4	50%
18	5	40%
20	1	100%

Fuel types: Diesel (317)

Most common Ldv 400 series d 3.1t MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Ldv 400 series d 3.1t MOT tests:

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (18 times)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (17 times)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (13 times)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (11 times)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (11 times)
Oil leak (11 times)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a) (10 times)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) (9 times)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (8 times)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a) (8 times)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a) (7 times)
Non obligatory mirror damaged (7 times)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (7 times)
Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2) (7 times)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) (7 times)

Ldv 400 series d 3.1t pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
1996	12	58	60%	109,498
1995	23	101	58%	99,908
1994	17	62	60%	106,655

Ldv 400 series d 3.1t reliability FAQ

Across 317 Ldv 400 series d 3.1t vehicles in our MOT data, 59% pass the MOT (a 41% failure rate), with about 3.5 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Ldv 400 series d 3.1t MOT issues are: Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7); Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a).

The typical Ldv 400 series d 3.1t in our data has covered around 104,413 miles.

Compare the Ldv 400 series d 3.1t

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