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M438 DSJ

1995 Ldv 400

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

52,895 mi
Last recorded52,895 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1995 Ldv 40084,988 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM438 DSJ
MakeLdv
Model400
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 52,895 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 52,895 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 51,500 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 50,948 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 50,767 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 50,848 miles

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

both cab steps badly coroded

drivers seat cushion in poor condition

nails in drivers rear outter tyre

rear light wiring insecure at rear

spare tyre flat

Fail 10 Jan 2012 50,847 miles

Centre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

battery insecure

both cab steps badly coroded

drivers seat cushion in poor condition

nails in drivers rear outter tyre

rear light wiring insecure at rear

spare tyre flat

Pass 9 Sep 2010 50,817 miles

Battery insecure

both front cab steps have corrosion underneathe

driver headlamp getting weak on the patteren

Fail 31 Aug 2010 50,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

both front cab steps have corrosion underneathe

driver headlamp getting weak on the patteren

Fail 17 May 2010 50,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

driver rear inner tyre perished on inner sidewall

drivers outter door handle missing

passengers front tyre worn on outter edge

some corroshion on both front body steps

Pass 15 May 2009 50,796 miles

both front body steps corroded

Fail 6 May 2009 50,796 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

both front body steps corroded

steering box has slight oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,717 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 50,717 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 50,700 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 50,700 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 50,700 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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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M438 DSJ is a 1995 Ldv 400 in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 M438 DSJ, 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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M438 DSJ is a 1995 Ldv 400, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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