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K296 AOL

1993 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

100,540 mi
Last recorded100,540 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Ldv 400105,946 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK296 AOL
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 100,540 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 100,538 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 99,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general body corrosion

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

play in offside kingpin

Fail 14 Feb 2014 99,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

general body corrosion

offside front seatbelt slow to retract

play in offside kingpin

Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

general upper and under-body corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2012 97,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

general body corrosion

Fail 3 Feb 2012 97,767 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

general body corrosion

Fail 29 Mar 2011 96,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear doors & n/s sliding door rusted

engine & gearbox oil leak

front brake discs rusted & worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 96,970 miles

engine & gearbox oil leak

front brake discs rusted & worn

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear doors & n/s sliding door rusted

Fail 19 Mar 2011 96,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both rear doors & n/s sliding door rusted

engine & gearbox oil leak

front brake discs rusted & worn

Pass 26 Mar 2010 96,083 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 96,079 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 95,205 miles

GENERAL BODY CORROSION

PLAY IN OFFSIDE FRONT KINGPIN

PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 29 Feb 2008 92,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear doors & nearside body rusted & holed

Fail 28 Feb 2008 92,797 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

rear brakes slight inbalance

rear doors & nearside body rusted & holed

Pass 27 Jan 2007 91,304 miles

front brake pipes coroded

front discs worn

n/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear chassis rusted

play in steering box

rear doors rusted

Fail 20 Dec 2006 90,889 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine oil leak

front tyres pressure low

Pass 22 Dec 2005 89,757 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 89,757 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

engine and gearbox oil leak

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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K296 AOL is a 1993 Ldv 400 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K296 AOL, 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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K296 AOL is a 1993 Ldv 400, first registered on 20 May 1993.

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