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M157 VRO

1995 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,937 mi
Last recorded95,937 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2010
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM157 VRO
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2010 95,937 miles

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)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 95,934 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.1a)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1e)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 93,609 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 93,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 91,832 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 91,832 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 89,133 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Rear 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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M157 VRO is a 1995 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 84,988 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 M157 VRO, 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 31 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M157 VRO registered?

M157 VRO is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 18 May 1995.

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