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M288 SBF

1994 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,681 mi
Last recorded146,681 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T121,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 SBF
MakeLdv
Model400 Series Td 3.5T
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 146,681 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear wheel arches tapped up,general condition of body poor.ok for test.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S number plate lamp started working when tapped,ok for test.

O/S/F king pin noisy,slight play in N/S/F king pin.

Rear number plate delaminating,ok for test.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 146,501 miles

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

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

Battery insecure

Both rear wheel arches tapped up,general condition of body poor.ok for test.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S number plate lamp started working when tapped,ok for test.

O/S/F king pin noisy,slight play in N/S/F king pin.

Rear number plate delaminating,ok for test.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 135,230 miles

exh tail pipe holedto rear,rear no plate backing starting to peel,van and underside starting to rust

Fail 20 Sep 2006 134,563 miles

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

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

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

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

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

exh tail pipe holed to rear, rear no plate backing starting to peel,van and underside starting to rust

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
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M288 SBF is a 1994 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 121,300 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 M288 SBF, 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 32 years old, this Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M288 SBF registered?

M288 SBF is a 1994 Ldv 400 Series Td 3.5T, first registered on 3 August 1994.

Is M288 SBF safe to buy?

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