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L514 BBJ

1994 Ldv 400

Black Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,426 mi
Last recorded159,426 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL514 BBJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 159,426 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 159,410 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 149,150 miles

Rear axle pinion slight leak

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 149,150 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear axle pinion slight leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 141,821 miles

bonnet release not working properly but can still be opened and closed securely

corrosion on underside of vehicle but not effecting any structual items

Fail 22 Jul 2015 141,818 miles

Nearside Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

Rear Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)

bonnet release not working properly but can still be opened and closed securely

corrosion on underside of vehicle but not effecting any structual items

Pass 10 Jul 2014 139,156 miles

A lot of lift in the N/S/F king pin

O/S/F mud guard loose

O/S/R inner and outer sill corroded but not structural

REAR inner valence corroded but not structural

Fail 7 Jul 2014 139,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

A lot of lift in the N/S/F king pin

O/S/F mud guard loose

O/S/R inner and outer sill corroded but not structural

REAR inner valence corroded but not structural

Pass 12 Jul 2013 136,202 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 136,186 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

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

battery tray badly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2011 123,301 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

hose on vacumn pump chafed

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

offside track rod end worn

rear body valance corroded and holed

Pass 19 Jul 2010 112,132 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear seat backs vandalised

Fail 15 Jul 2010 112,121 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear seat backs vandalised

Pass 13 Jul 2009 106,167 miles

Battery insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 106,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.13.3a)

Battery insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 103,649 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 98,052 miles

Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 93,801 miles

slight bulge in o/s/r outer tyre tread.

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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L514 BBJ is a 1994 Ldv 400 in Black with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 L514 BBJ, 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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L514 BBJ is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 4 July 1994.

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