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M597 BEC

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

27,923 mi
Last recorded27,923 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM597 BEC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2025 27,923 miles

Nearside Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

corrosion to chassis

corrosion to wheel arches

Pass 16 Jul 2024 26,638 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 3 Jul 2024 26,625 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 10 Apr 2024 26,608 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases midsection (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides of front crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides of the rear cab (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 26,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security CAB (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER BODY UNDER SEALED

Pass 7 Apr 2022 25,738 miles

Body corrosion

Both front tyres cracked

Brake pipes covered in grease

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 25,723 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Battery tray area excessively corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes, into brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Inner and outer sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis rail, marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) Steering damper leaking (2.3 (a) (i))

Both front tyres cracked

Brake pipes covered in grease

Body corrosion

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 24,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 23,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum worn, but not excessively Warped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Steering Damper Leaking

Pass 25 Mar 2019 23,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear load censer (1.1.11 (c))

Front steering damper slight misting of oil

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion flexy to calliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front sill heavy corrosion but still ok

Nearside Front step heavy corrosion but still ok

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 22,876 miles

REAR DIFF. PINNION SEAL WEEPING

Pass 16 Mar 2017 22,327 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 22,326 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Wing/Arch (6.1.B.2)

Brake Pipes Under Vehicle Covered With Grease

Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,023 miles

all brake pipes copper sliped

rear diff pinion seal slight weep

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,171 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 19,430 miles

N/S/R tyre wall cracking

O/S/F step holed/corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2013 18,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 18,319 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,273 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 18,226 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 18,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2005 18,207 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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M597 BEC is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M597 BEC, 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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M597 BEC is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 24 August 1994.

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