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M209 SFS

1994 Ldv 400

Green Diesel 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,776 mi
Last recorded80,776 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM209 SFS
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,776 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 80,773 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Steering column shaft retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 80,743 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Both sides front chassis and related panels corroded

Slight play in both sides front kingpins

Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,995 miles

Power steering pump damp. †Nearside front floor corroded. †Exhaust front pipe cracking.

Pass 6 Dec 2005 78,885 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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M209 SFS is a 1994 Ldv 400 in Green with a 1,600cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M209 SFS, 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 M209 SFS registered?

M209 SFS is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 13 December 1994.

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