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MOT History from tests of diesel LDV 400s year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:58.16%
(The average a diesel LDV 400 year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:239 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment34
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|22
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively18
Brake pipe excessively corroded12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Registration plate lamp issues11
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|9
Rear brake application uneven9
Brakes imbalanced across an axle9
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Horn not working |1.6.2a|7
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Registration plate issues6
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|5
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort5
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|4
Rear fog lamp switch faulty |1.3.1a|4
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|4
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|4
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|4
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|4
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|3
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|3
Fuel system component leaking |7.2.3|3
rear brakes release unevenly |3.7.B.4|3
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|3
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|3
Windscreen has damage3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|3
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Driver`s door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure |5.2.1a|2
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|2
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Steering system excessively tight |2.2.D.1|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|2
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|2
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.4|2
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|2
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.D.4|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|2
Fuel tank leaking |7.2.3|2
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|2
Front brake application uneven2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|2
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Brake servo insecurely mounted |3.6.A.2a|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed |3.6.C.1b|1
Offside brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Headlamp aim not tested |1.8.A.1c|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on |8.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced |1.7.5a|1
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on |1.4.B.1f|1
Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |3.1.9|1
Rear Brake load sensing valve has been removed and was fitted as standard |3.6.E.2|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel |steering box fitted| |2.2.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.E.3|1
Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam |2.5.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting fractured |5.2.3|1
Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced |2.4.G.1|1
Brake hose excessively deteriorated1
Offside Upper Rear position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users |1.8.A.1a|1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Rear Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Offside Rear Upper Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Rear Upper Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.3.2d|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver`s seat |8.1.1d|1
Brake servo leaking |3.6.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose |3.3.A.1b|1
rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Steering wheel locking device insecure |2.1.6|1
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush |2.5.A.1c|1
Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective |5.2.5b|1
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|1
Offside Headlamp not in good working order |not working| |1.2.4a|1
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment loose |2.4.F.1a|1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Steering component deformed and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour |7.4.B.3|1
Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Nearside Front Braking system leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.4.A.2e|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired |3.6.G.1c|1
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.5.A.2|1
Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Brake pedal has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing |3.6.G.1a|1
Nearside Rear Brake lining|s| less than 1.5 mm thick |3.5.1g|1
Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|1
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |3.1.9|1
Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|1
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|1
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing |8.1.1|1
Nearside An item not tested |Manual|1
Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed |6.2.B.1a|1
Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|1
Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear |8.1.2b|1
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left |1.6.B4|1
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position |6.4.1|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured |5.2.6|1
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Rear brake binding1
Steering box damaged and unserviceable |2.2.C.1d|1
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering |2.5.A.3a|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop |2.4.A.1a|1
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside rear brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Offside Rear position lamp|s| incomplete |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Centre Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened |3.5.1i|1
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.1.B.6a|1
Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate |5.1.B.3a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.2.4b|1
Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.D.1a|1
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush |2.4.B.2|1
Fuel hose leaking |6.7.1a|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength |2.4.A.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.1.B.7|1
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized |3.6.F.4|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |6.3.2a|1
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements |3.8.A.9/10|1
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| insecure |1.1.A.3a|1
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam |2.5.A.1a|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush |2.7.4|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Fuel system component insecure |7.2.1|1
Towbar component fractured |6.6.1|1
Nearside Front All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|1
Nearside Rear Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Rear Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|1
Offside Front Steering column universal joint has excessive play |2.1.5|1
Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat |5.2.1a|1
Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Inner Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing |2.5.B.1a|1
Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm |2.2.B.1b|1
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view |8.1.2a|1
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Side repeater incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|1
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Brake has no servo assistance |3.3.B.2|1
Emissions not tested |7.0|1
Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement |2.4.B.2|1
Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users |6.1.B.1b|1
Offside Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|1
Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed |6.3.5.a|1
Nearside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Side repeater missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Nearside Front passenger seat insecure |6.2.3|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Nearside Rear Brake pivot excessively corroded and seriously weakened |3.5.1e|1

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