MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
Offside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)
Centre Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Offside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)
bottom runner on n/s sliding door requires attention
rear shock absorber shrouds corroded
Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.5.4b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.5.4b)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.5.4c)
Horn does not function (6.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Offside Front Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Ldv 400?
Based on 68,053 MOT tests across 9,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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M278 OBU is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 M278 OBU, 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 M278 OBU registered?
M278 OBU is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 2 January 1995.
Is M278 OBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for M278 OBU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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