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M296 UCH

1995 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

65,860 mi
Last recorded65,860 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM296 UCH
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2012 65,860 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

battery insecure

both rear len broken

nsr mud guard missing

osf boby bolt loose

reflector poor in headlights

trailer plug cover missing

Pass 2 Dec 2011 64,952 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

headlight reflectors in poor condition ns os

nsr mud wing missing

Fail 30 Nov 2011 64,947 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

headlight reflectors in poor condition ns os

nsr mud wing missing

Pass 3 Dec 2010 62,297 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 957,730 miles

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

body floor holed

Pass 20 Nov 2009 60,963 miles

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 16 Nov 2009 60,962 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

general corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 9 Nov 2009 60,922 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fail 18 Sep 2009 60,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Sep 2009 60,914 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

nsr no mudguard

Pass 28 Aug 2008 58,486 miles

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

bonnet cable damaged

handbrake lever tight

screen slightly scratched in places

Fail 18 Aug 2008 58,387 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

bonnet cable damaged

screen slightly scratched in places

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,822 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 54,822 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 54,779 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 1 Aug 2006 50,874 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 50,863 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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M296 UCH is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

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 M296 UCH, 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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M296 UCH is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 April 1995.

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