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L288 FOV

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

155,716 mi
Last recorded155,716 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2007
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 FOV
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2007 155,716 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 155,654 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged

steering geometry is so far out front tyres tread scrubbing & steering very light

Pass 7 Jun 2006 147,073 miles

battery insecure

offside rear outer tyre has cut in tread

slight oil leak from steering box

Fail 5 Jun 2006 147,029 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.D.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

steering box leaking oil

Pass 7 Jun 2005 141,302 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 141,302 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2005 141,290 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

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

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

Fail 28 May 2005 141,198 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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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L288 FOV 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 37.5%.

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 L288 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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L288 FOV is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 June 1994.

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