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M289 VBM

1995 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,287 mi
Last recorded65,287 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2008
Typical for 1995 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T83,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM289 VBM
MakeLdv
Model400 Series D 3.5T
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2008 65,287 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 65,287 miles

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

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 has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside 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)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 60,335 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 59,391 miles

anti-roll bar bushes at rear slightly worn

drivers seat in poor condition

offside cab step area corroded outside perscribed area

Fail 3 Jan 2006 59,371 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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
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M289 VBM is a 1995 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M289 VBM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M289 VBM registered?

M289 VBM is a 1995 Ldv 400 Series D 3.5T, first registered on 3 April 1995.

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