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M261 WET

1995 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

120,931 mi
Last recorded120,931 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 1995 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T83,330 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 WET
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Aug 2013 120,931 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

wear in both king pins

Pass 7 Aug 2012 117,107 miles

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 27 Jul 2012 117,060 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 28 Jul 2011 115,475 miles

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places,n/s front bumper damage

n/s front seat is loose

noisey rear axle(n/s)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 115,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

body & underbody corrosion in various places,n/s front bumper damage

n/s front seat is loose

noisey rear axle(n/s)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 113,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

front seat are loose

fuel tank straps are badly corroded

o/s front brake is sticking on slightly

power steering belt is squeeling on full lock

Fail 22 Jul 2010 113,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

body & underbody corrosion in various places

front seat are loose

fuel tank straps are badly corroded

o/s front brake is sticking on slightly

power steering belt is squeeling on full lock

Pass 28 Jul 2009 117,717 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

dampness around steering box

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering belt squeels on full lock

steering damper dirt cover corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2009 111,684 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

dampness around steering box

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

steering damper dirt cover corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2008 108,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 106,277 miles

dampness on steering box

wear on brake pads

Pass 5 Jun 2006 103,442 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 103,372 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T?

Based on 14,848 MOT tests across 2,807 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
4,222
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
2,807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,100
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,067
Brake pipe excessively corroded 984
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 975
Registration plate lamp not working 731
Full Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T reliability report

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M261 WET is a 1995 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 83,330 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 Series D 3.5T fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 1,100 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M261 WET, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M261 WET is a 1995 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 1 May 1995.

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