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M355 YOW

1995 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

30,753 mi
Last recorded30,753 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM355 YOW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 30,753 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat mount top of wheel arch area starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jan 2017 30,753 miles

Central Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 2nd row (5.2.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective 3rd row (5.2.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working only partial illumunation (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective all rear seat belts not retracting (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt clasp cover missing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear seat mount top of wheel arch area starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,320 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,413 miles

rear seat belts not returning unaided

Pass 11 Jan 2014 28,321 miles

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX AND SUPPORT STRAP CORRODED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING BOX

SLIGHT LIFT AND SIDE PLAY IN BOTH KING PINS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

Fail 8 Jan 2014 28,318 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

EXHAUST CENTRE BOX AND SUPPORT STRAP CORRODED

O/S WASHER JET PARTIALLY BLOCKED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM POWER STEERING BOX

SLIGHT LIFT AND SIDE PLAY IN BOTH KING PINS

SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON ENGINE

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ADVISE REPLACEMENT WITH PADS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 27,191 miles

slight sweat steering box

Fail 9 Jan 2013 27,191 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

slight sweat steering box

Pass 16 Jan 2012 26,515 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 26,515 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 25,890 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 25,888 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2009 25,319 miles

n/s side passenger door front handle missing

o/s front mudflap loose

Pass 15 Jan 2009 25,061 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 15 Jan 2009 25,058 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING BOX

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 25 Jan 2008 24,152 miles

slight exhaust blow from downpipe to manifold joint

Pass 25 Jan 2007 23,567 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 23,561 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

hand brake warning light not working

Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,093 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 23,092 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut missing (4.2.1f)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.D.1d)

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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M355 YOW is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M355 YOW, 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 M355 YOW registered?

M355 YOW is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 31 January 1995.

Is M355 YOW safe to buy?

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