CarVerify

Free Car Check

M342 LYW

1995 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2010
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

RegistrationM342 LYW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourWhite
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

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2010 120,000 miles

minor damage to o/s/f upper screen

o/s/f bumper loose

o/s/r bumper loose

stearing colom cover missing

Fail 26 Mar 2010 120,000 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.4b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.12.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

minor damage to o/s/f upper screen

o/s/f bumper loose

o/s/r bumper loosse

steering collumn cover missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 119,999 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 119,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

cut in n/s/front tyre wall less than 25mmm [marked]

key not unlocking side door

n/s rear 1/4 bumper is insecure

o/s front bumper support bracket to body rusted away

rear o/s 1/4 bumper has a tear in material and is insecure

rubber surround to screen deteriorated

screw in o/s/front tyre [marked]

Pass 5 Apr 2007 118,024 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 118,014 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Oil leak

offside rear outer tyre punchared

Fail 12 Feb 2007 118,005 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Battery insecure

Fail 14 Feb 2006 113,711 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 113,572 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

oil leak

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

M342 LYW is a 1995 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M342 LYW, 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 M342 LYW?

You can check the full history of M342 LYW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M342 LYW registered?

M342 LYW is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 21 June 1995.

Is M342 LYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M342 LYW shows 9 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M342 LYW 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 M342 LYW. 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.