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M581 KAB

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,076 mi
Last recorded175,076 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM581 KAB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 175,076 miles

front brake discs corroding

slight corrosion to nearside inner sill

Pass 24 Aug 2015 174,162 miles

corrosion starting in nearside inner sill

Fail 24 Aug 2015 174,162 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion starting in nearside inner sill

Pass 9 Jul 2014 172,684 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 172,684 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 15 Jun 2013 171,818 miles

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

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

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 15 Jun 2013 171,818 miles

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

SLIGHT NOISE FROM NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING

Pass 16 Jun 2012 170,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2012 170,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 167,880 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 167,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 165,797 miles

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS DISCOLERING

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 165,797 miles

HEADLAMP REFLECTORS DISCOLERING

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 162,598 miles

BOTH REAR DOORS CORRODED

Exhaust emmiting grey smoke[smoke test ok]

Nearside rear tyre close to wear limit

Offside rear tyres close to wearlimit

Pass 4 Sep 2007 159,860 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 152,479 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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M581 KAB is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M581 KAB, 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 M581 KAB registered?

M581 KAB is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 13 October 1994.

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