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L279 FOV

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,450 mi
Last recorded149,450 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2007
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 FOV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2007 149,450 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 149,442 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Rear External window insecure and likely to fall out (6.11.1)

Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 136,632 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

side loading door handle damaged

some seat belts have covers missing

Fail 18 Jul 2006 136,632 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

side loadiing door handle damaged

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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L279 FOV is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 L279 FOV, 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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L279 FOV is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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