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M970 VJO

1995 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

117,539 mi
Last recorded117,539 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 VJO
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 117,539 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

previous repairs and underseal

underbody corrosion

Pass 27 May 2017 117,542 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 117,539 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 117,539 miles

nearside front floor corroded (not yet excessive)

prop shaft bearings noisy

slight corrosion inside offside front wheel arch

Pass 2 May 2015 117,539 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,539 miles

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front headlamps fitted with deflectors

both front king pin deterioated

steering box dampness

Fail 22 Aug 2013 117,536 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front king pin deterioated

steering box dampness

Fail 26 Apr 2013 117,513 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 116,776 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

passenger seat slight insecure

slight pas leak from box

Pass 30 Mar 2011 114,401 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 114,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc's pitted

slight noise on o/s front bearing

Pass 9 Dec 2009 108,276 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 108,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 108,256 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front tyres perished in side walls

Pass 6 Jul 2007 144,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 132,947 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 132,876 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

corrosion in o/s/f

f/washers part blocked

o/s mirror loose

o/s seat base loose

slight play in both king pin assemblies

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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M970 VJO is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M970 VJO, 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.

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M970 VJO is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 17 April 1995.

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