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L730 ART

1994 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,428 mi
Last recorded150,428 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL730 ART
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 150,428 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 150,425 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning belt slipping (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board tail section missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

n/s/r mudguard insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2018 142,606 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet hard to open

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear diff oil leak

slight play front kingpins

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Fail 19 Apr 2018 142,606 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

bonnet hard to open

nearside rear outer wheel arch corroded

rear diff oil leak

slight play front kingpins

vehicle structure slight corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 135,656 miles

rear ex box baffles loose

Fail 19 Jun 2017 135,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear ex box baffles loose

Pass 9 Jun 2016 133,109 miles

Exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 8 Jun 2015 122,240 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 118,887 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 118,880 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 115,917 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NS and OS sills corroding

NSF tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Jun 2013 115,917 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

NS and OS sills corroding

NSF tyre sidewall deteriorated

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear axle corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 110,905 miles

N/s/r inner tyre flat

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

Fail 14 Feb 2012 110,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

N/s/r inner tyre flat

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 90,535 miles

both front brake discs pitted

both wiper blades split

nearside windscreen washer blocked

Pass 4 Jan 2010 88,230 miles

nearside rear inner tyre worn near to limit on edges.

Fail 18 Dec 2009 88,230 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

nearside rear inner tyre worn near to limit on edges.

Pass 22 Dec 2008 86,682 miles

both rear inner rear tyres wearing on edges.

wiper blades will soon require replacing.

Pass 19 Dec 2007 84,516 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk slightly deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

n/s/r inner tyre wearing on inner edges.

o/s/r inner tyre flat & both edges worn.

o/s/r outer tyre wearing on both edges.

Pass 18 Dec 2006 82,089 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 79,398 miles

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

small stone chip in front windscreen.

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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L730 ART is a 1994 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L730 ART, 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 L730 ART registered?

L730 ART is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 13 October 1994.

Is L730 ART safe to buy?

The MOT history for L730 ART shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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