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M796 RSA

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

66,668 mi
Last recorded66,668 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM796 RSA
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,668 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

seats in very poor condition

track rod bent

Pass 24 Feb 2012 62,012 miles

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

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

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

trackrod bent

Fail 21 Feb 2012 62,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

trackrod bent

Pass 24 Feb 2011 60,204 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

trackrod bent

Fail 22 Feb 2011 60,204 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

trackrod bent

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,978 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2010 59,976 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

nearside mirror damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,911 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

side door doesnot open from outside

trackrod bent

Fail 19 Feb 2009 57,909 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

side door doesnot open from outside

trackrod bent

Pass 15 Feb 2008 56,563 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise corrosion evident o/s/f engine bay not within pescribed area

advise corrosion n/s/r inner sill not within pescribed area

advise side sliding door does not open from outside but not classed as an emergency exit

advise under body at rear welding repairs evident completed to a satisfactory standard

Fail 12 Feb 2008 56,563 miles

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Oil leak

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

advise corrosion evident o/s/f engine bay not within pescribed area

advise corrosion n/s/r inner sill not within pescribed area

advise side sliding door does not open from outside but not classed as an emergency exit

advise under body at rear welding repairs evident completed to a satisfactory standard

Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,987 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 54,985 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

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

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

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 51,645 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 51,645 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

ner side rear chassis leg outer shell corroded and cracked

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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M796 RSA is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 M796 RSA, 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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M796 RSA is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 15 September 1994.

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