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M494 OVM

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

56,793 mi
Last recorded56,793 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 OVM
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 56,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pipes just cleaned and greased

Fail 12 Jan 2010 56,792 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 50,820 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 50,819 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,755 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2005 41,528 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2005 41,528 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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M494 OVM is a 1994 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 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 M494 OVM, 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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What year was M494 OVM registered?

M494 OVM is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 29 November 1994.

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The MOT history for M494 OVM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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