CarVerify

Free Car Check

M309 SBT

1995 Ldv 400

Red Diesel 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,354 mi
Last recorded137,354 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2021
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM309 SBT
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2021 137,354 miles

Brake pedal not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Fuel tank slightly loose Tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 137,007 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 136,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2019 136,972 miles

Fuel tank insecure Tank strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested Headlamps dim (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel arch has sharp edge

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre deflated

Pass 26 Apr 2018 136,412 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion door step (6.1.B.2)

rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 18 May 2017 134,933 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 May 2016 134,610 miles

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

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

general underside corrosion

Fail 28 Apr 2016 134,548 miles

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

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

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

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

general underside corrosion

Pass 23 Apr 2015 133,672 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 25 Mar 2014 131,776 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 131,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 130,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 130,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 129,931 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2011 129,930 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

ns wi[er blade split

Pass 26 Mar 2010 128,918 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2010 128,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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
Full Ldv 400 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M309 SBT is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M309 SBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M309 SBT?

You can check the full history of M309 SBT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M309 SBT registered?

M309 SBT is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 3 April 1995.

Is M309 SBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for M309 SBT shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M309 SBT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M309 SBT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.