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M255 ECV

1995 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,087 mi
Last recorded94,087 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM255 ECV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2013 94,087 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Coolant leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 88,429 miles

centre front shocker bush excessive

front number plate poor condition

front offside spring eye slight movement

nearside rear inner tyre worn inside edge

nearside wing mirror poor condition

offside wing mirror poor condition

steering box damp

windscreen chipped and scratched

Fail 16 Mar 2011 88,367 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

centre front shocker bush excessive

front number plate poor condition

front offside spring eye slight movement

nearside rear inner tyre worn inside edge

nearside wing mirror poor condition

offside wing mirror poor condition

steering box damp

windscreen chipped and scratched

Pass 15 Mar 2010 85,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2010 85,319 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 80,660 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 77,206 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 77,196 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 72,146 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 72,143 miles

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

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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M255 ECV is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M255 ECV, 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 M255 ECV registered?

M255 ECV is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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