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M229 BSD

1995 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

8,829 mi
Last recorded8,829 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 BSD
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 8,829 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 8,094 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

bonnet stiff to open due to cable adrift from handle

o/s door stiff to open from inside

Pass 6 Jul 2009 7,227 miles

drivers door difficult to open from inside

oil leaks from oil cooler

Fail 1 Jul 2009 7,227 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Lower Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

drivers door difficult to open from inside

exhaust system loose but not leaking or adrift at this time

oil leaks from oil cooler

Pass 11 Jul 2008 6,229 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 6,229 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 5,220 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2007 5,220 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 3,980 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 3,872 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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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M229 BSD is a 1995 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M229 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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What year was M229 BSD registered?

M229 BSD is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 20 June 1995.

Is M229 BSD safe to buy?

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