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M957 VBW

1995 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

127,032 mi
Last recorded127,032 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2007
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM957 VBW
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2007 127,032 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 127,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 126,833 miles

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

Front Steering damper seal failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1e)

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

Brake vacuum pipe slightly chafed (3.6.D.1d)

Pass 12 May 2005 117,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2005 117,312 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2005 117,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

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

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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M957 VBW is a 1995 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 84,988 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 M957 VBW, 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 31 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M957 VBW registered?

M957 VBW is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 26 May 1995.

Is M957 VBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M957 VBW shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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