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L165 RYC

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,558 mi
Last recorded121,558 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL165 RYC
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2009 121,558 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

general condition poor

Fail 23 Nov 2009 121,504 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front bumper incomplet

fuel cap key broken in lock

general condition poor

n/s/r door step corroed

Pass 5 Jan 2009 119,462 miles

Front bumper insecure

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 119,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Propshaft component defective

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 117,115 miles

BATTERY/TAILBOARED NOT SECURE/

MAKEING BLUE SMOKE.

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 117,155 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

BATTERY/TAILBOARED NOT SECURE/

MAKEING BLUE SMOKE.

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 114,594 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 114,593 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

but hinge pins req. att.

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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L165 RYC is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L165 RYC, 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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What year was L165 RYC registered?

L165 RYC is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 3 June 1994.

Is L165 RYC safe to buy?

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