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M230 PCY

1995 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

79,886 mi
Last recorded79,886 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1995 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T90,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 PCY
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2009 79,886 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Spare wheel carrier likely to fall from vehicle (6.5.13)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

both rear bumpers corroded and insecure

oil leak from steering box

Pass 26 Apr 2008 77,796 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advise condition of rear seats

Fail 23 Apr 2008 77,796 miles

Centre Steering damper seal failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

advise condition of rear seats

Pass 1 May 2007 74,229 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2007 74,229 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 May 2006 70,463 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 70,463 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T?

Based on 5,339 MOT tests across 997 vehicles.

66.3%
Pass Rate
5,642
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
997
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 306
Brake pipe excessively corroded 286
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 243
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 226
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 203
Full Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T reliability report

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M230 PCY is a 1995 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1995 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 90,832 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 Series Td 3.5T fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 306 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M230 PCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M230 PCY is a 1995 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 29 March 1995.

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