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M494 TBF

1994 Ldv 200

Red Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

115,725 mi
Last recorded115,725 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1994 Ldv 20093,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 TBF
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2006 115,725 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Upper Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bad oil leak.

diesel emission close to 2.50% limit.

drivers seat starting to become insecure.

dslight damage to front number plate.

exhaust emitting white/blue smoke when at fast idle.

front+rear chassis legs corroding.

front+rear shock absorbers starting to get soft.

front+rear top shock mounts corroding.

n/s/r tyre starting to run out of shape.

o/s+n/s dip beam output starting to become poor.

rear floor pans corroding.

rear leaf spring mounts/brackets corroding.

rear outriggers corroding.

rear spring shackle bushes starting to deteirorate.

Pass 28 Sep 2005 93,745 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 93,745 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

corrosion on rear floor pans/chassis legs.

front brake pads starting to wear down.

oil leak

play in front+rear spring mounting bushes

play in n/s king pin close to acceptable limit.

play in o/s kingpin.

play in top steering colum bush.

rear spring mounts corroding.

slight damage to front number plate.

How Reliable is the Ldv 200?

Based on 35,420 MOT tests across 5,793 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
3,673
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
5,793
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,547
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 2,264
Registration plate lamp not working 1,879
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,617
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,582
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M494 TBF is a 1994 Ldv 200 in Red with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Ldv 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.8% with a typical mileage of 93,931 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 200 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,547 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M494 TBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 32 years old, this Ldv 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M494 TBF registered?

M494 TBF is a 1994 Ldv 200, first registered on 10 August 1994.

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