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M489 LDV

1995 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,751 mi
Last recorded76,751 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2009
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM489 LDV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2009 76,751 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jun 2009 76,632 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

both number plates starting to deteriorate

washer bottle top missing

Pass 23 Apr 2008 71,403 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2008 105,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

bonet held down with safty catch only.

Pass 3 May 2007 65,880 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 65,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre- outer edge worn

rear doors- surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2006 58,838 miles

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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M489 LDV is a 1995 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M489 LDV, 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 M489 LDV registered?

M489 LDV is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 8 February 1995.

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