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M198 BSD

1995 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests22 (10 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

146,408 mi
Last recorded146,408 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 BSD
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 12 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2016 146,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hub (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer body (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering box (2.3.3b)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge (4.1.E.1)

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

advise dangerous to drive advise not to drive

rear panel rusted

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 142,817 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jun 2015 142,817 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor /wheel archj (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 142,549 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise rear number plate nounting rusted

Pass 3 May 2014 138,556 miles

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

advise van been welded throw out and under sealrd

Fail 28 Apr 2014 128,475 miles

Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise van been welded throw out and under sealrd

Pass 3 Jun 2013 135,249 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

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

exhaust repaired with paste and welding

exhaust strap corroded

fuel tank repaired with patch no signs of leak

handbrake cables close to rear wheels

handbrake lever stiff

heavy surface corrosion to rear body mountings

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside

nearside seat belt casing damaged

rear fuel tank strap corroded

rear spring u bolts and nuts corroded

steering damper casing corroded

towbar socket blocked by step

wetness at power steering tank

Fail 31 May 2013 135,229 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

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

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

exhaust repaired with paste and welding

exhaust strap corroded

handbrake cables close to rear wheels

handbrake lever stiff

heavy surface corrosion to rear body mountings

heavy surface corrosion to vehicle underside

nearside seat belt casing damaged

rear fuel tank strap corroded

rear spring u bolts and nuts corroded

steering damper casing corroded

towbar socket blocked by step

wetness at power steering tank

Pass 4 Apr 2012 133,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion on body and underside

exhaust emits smoke but not excessive

front anti roll bar d bushes perished

grease and oil around steering shock absorber

o/s door mirror starting to deteriorate

o/s hand brake cable has been hitting leaf spring

oil around engine

prop shaft mount defective

rear axle corroded

seat belt plastic covers missing or broken

slight bind o/s/r brake

windscreen seal perished

Fail 15 Mar 2012 133,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

battery insecure

corrosion on both rear spring hanger mounts

nearside seat mount corroded / split

Pass 24 Oct 2011 132,069 miles

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

near side front leaf spring rear bush slight lift

slight play in both front stub pins

standard of welding poor

prop shaft centre bearing worn to excess

Fail 11 Oct 2011 132,066 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

front anti roll bar bushes slight play

near side front leaf spring rear bush slight lift

slight play in both front stub pins

prop shaft centre bearing worn to excess

Pass 18 Oct 2010 128,519 miles

all steps and sills heavily corroded and holed out with spec

centre prop mount u/s

main brake pipe corroding

o/s window glass slipping down regulator u/s

slight damp on rear shockers

Fail 15 Oct 2010 128,516 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all steps and sills heavily corroded and holed out with spec

centre prop mount u/s

main brake pipe corroding

o/s window glass slipping down regulator u/s

slight damp on rear shockers

Pass 21 Sep 2009 124,399 miles

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

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 124,373 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front Steering damper slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 120,235 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 120,227 miles

Offside Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 2 May 2007 114,926 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 114,926 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

front brake pads low approx 2.5mm

nearside front anti roll bar bush worn

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc worn

offside wiper arm heavily worn

Pass 28 Feb 2006 109,973 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 109,796 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pipes at rear load valve corroding

front brake pads low in carriers

front dip beam lights dull

rear of cab chassis strengthners corroding

slight lift in n/s/f stub

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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M198 BSD is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 84,988 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 M198 BSD, 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 31 years old, this Ldv 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M198 BSD is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 6 February 1995.

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