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M829 GJU

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

158,673 mi
Last recorded158,673 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM829 GJU
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 158,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamps poor pattern

brake pedal rubber wearing

cut n/s/r outer side wall

n/s/r wheels binding slightly

o/s/r brakes low readings

oil leaks

prop uj req attention

slight play both front king pins

slight play both front wheel bearings

various bushes deteriated

various corrosion under truck

Fail 10 Sep 2010 158,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamps poor pattern

brake pedal rubber wearing

cut n/s/r outer side wall

n/s/r wheels binding slightly

o/s/r brakes low readings

oil leaks

prop uj req attention

slight play both front king pins

slight play both front wheel bearings

various bushes deteriated

various corrosion under truck

Pass 9 Sep 2009 154,704 miles

air filter missing

auxilary belts loose

battery insecure

exhaust deteriated

o/s head lamp poor pattern

oil leak

various corrosion under van

Fail 7 Sep 2009 154,704 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

air filter missing

auxilary belts loose

battery insecure

exhaust deteriated

o/s head lamp poor pattern

oil leak

various corrosion under van

Fail 16 Jun 2008 154,600 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal antislip worn

Front brake pipe ferrules rusty

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

Several wires insecure & rubbing on handbrake cables *DANGEROUS*

Slight smoke on tickover

Vehicle extremely rusty & undersealed & covered in oil in certain places

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2007

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2006 152,620 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 152,228 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 152,228 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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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M829 GJU is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M829 GJU, 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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M829 GJU is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 August 1994.

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