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M429 BCD

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,820 mi
Last recorded202,820 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM429 BCD
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 202,820 miles

Both front lower shock bushes

Corrosion to N/S/F inner arch

Emissions only just passed

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Headlight aim patterns poor

N/S/R brake back plate damp

O/S/R outer tyre low and possibly starting to de-form

Possition of rear number plate light

Rear lights a bit dim

Rear number plate poor condition

Fail 11 Oct 2010 202,820 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front lower shock bushes

Corrosion to N/S/F inner arch

Emissions only just passed

Exhaust system deteriorating

Front anti-roll bar bushes worn

Headlight aim patterns poor

N/S/R brake back plate damp

N/S/R sevice brake low effort

O/S/R outer tyre low and possibly starting to de-form

Rear lights a bit dim

Pass 20 Oct 2009 197,105 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2009 196,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 191,632 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2008 191,632 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear axle seal failed, oil driping from back plate

Pass 17 Oct 2007 187,015 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 16 Oct 2007 187,015 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

front bonnet cable not operating catch assembly, had difficulty opening

Pass 4 Oct 2006 180,869 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 174,288 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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M429 BCD is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 100,812 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 M429 BCD, 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 32 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M429 BCD is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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