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M288 USX

1994 Ldv 400

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

92,409 mi
Last recorded92,409 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1994 Ldv 400100,812 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM288 USX
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Aug 2008 92,409 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front inner wing wheel arches holed and corroded

both front steps holed and corroded

corrosion and holes on floor of vehicle

n/s/r outer tyre soft

o/s mirror not correct size

o/s/f brake pipe slightly corroded

oil leak from engine

rear panel holed and corroded

Pass 14 May 2007 89,534 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 89,533 miles

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

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

REAR LIGHT BRACKET DETERIORATED. †ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW. †BODY CROSSMEMBERS CORRODED. †FLOOR AT O/S & N/S FRONT SHOCKER AREA CORRODED.

Spare tyre defective

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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M288 USX is a 1994 Ldv 400 in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 M288 USX, 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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M288 USX is a 1994 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 December 1994.

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