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M531 LON

1994 Ldv 200

Blue Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

105,969 mi
Last recorded105,969 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1994 Ldv 20093,931 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM531 LON
MakeLdv
Model200
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 105,969 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 100,058 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 95,586 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 95,356 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp back and front (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 94,534 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 94,534 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box sector shaft worn to the extent that functionality is affected (2.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 90,091 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 85,500 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 85,500 miles

Offside Rear Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring has corrosion at front eye bush.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey.

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

Offside Rear leaf spring has corrosion at front eye bush

Offside steering joint has poor rubber cover.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 82,444 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front downpipe. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings next to battery. (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear leaf spring has corrosion at front eye bush.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisey.

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

Offside Rear leaf spring has corrosion at front eye bush

Offside steering joint has poor rubber cover.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,495 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 75,437 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 75,437 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

advise play in nearside plus offside front front suspension.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 75,435 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 71,735 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

all seat belts slow to retract

Pass 29 Dec 2012 69,078 miles

steering has slight play.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,069 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 67,069 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,911 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 61,819 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 61,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 57,846 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 57,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 53,990 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 53,986 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 50,456 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 50,456 miles

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

Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 48,071 miles

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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M531 LON is a 1994 Ldv 200 in Blue with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M531 LON, 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 M531 LON registered?

M531 LON is a 1994 Ldv 200, first registered on 17 October 1994.

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The MOT history for M531 LON shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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