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L552 DTT

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

7,713 mi
Last recorded7,713 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL552 DTT
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2015 7,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 21 May 2015 7,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 6,050 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2014 6,048 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 4,521 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Mar 2013 4,519 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 1,012 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 983 miles

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

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

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

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

front step area corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2011 69,524 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,431 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 66,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.12.1d)

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

bonnet cable missing but alternative means provided

front number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,336 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 63,336 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 61,321 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 61,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 58,285 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 58,285 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,035 miles

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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L552 DTT is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 L552 DTT, 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 L552 DTT registered?

L552 DTT is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 6 May 1994.

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