LDV 400
Registered from 1994 to 1996.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1995 2.5 diesel. 3 of 12 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 100% | 3 |
| Brakes | 33% | 1 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 33% | 1 |
| Suspension | 33% | 1 |
| Visibility | 33% | 1 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle.
- Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Light source and lamp not compatible
- Rear registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Brakes — 33% of its failures
- Exhaust and emissions — 33% of its failures
- Suspension — 33% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Lights and electrics — 100% of its failures
- A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Light source and lamp not compatible
- Visibility — 33% of its failures
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen