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M217 EFB

1995 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,698 mi
Last recorded109,698 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM217 EFB
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 109,698 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

at time of test no rear seats or seat belts fitted

diff noisy

n/s/r wing starting to corrode

rubber fuel pipe from filler neck to fuel tank in poor condition

Fail 19 Sep 2008 109,680 miles

Nearside Outer Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Coolant leak

Nearside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.1.B.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 107,885 miles

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

OFFSIDE KINGPIN SHOWING SLIGHT LIFT

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 3 Sep 2007 107,851 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion of a chassis cross member (6.1.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Outer Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 102,849 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 96,612 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 96,959 miles

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type (5.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1c)

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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M217 EFB is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 M217 EFB, 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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M217 EFB is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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