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1994 LDV 400 2.5L Diesel · M151 CNS

M151 CNS

1994 LDV 400 (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 1994. Recorded mileage 104,072 miles. MOT expired on 07 Aug 2026.

Make & Model
LDV 400
Year / Origin
1994 · Manchester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 07 Aug 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
104,072 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 07 Aug 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1994
Engine
2500cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. It passed its most recent MOT on 16 July 2025 at 104,072 miles with no defects recorded. This follows a clean pass on 8 August 2024, suggesting the vehicle is being maintained to a standard that meets current DVSA requirements without recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 32 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,252 miles per year. The record shows very little usage over the last seven years. Between June 2019 and July 2025, the odometer increased by only 1,241 miles. A significant gap in testing occurred between December 2020 and December 2021, during which time the vehicle covered only 20 miles before failing a test on 30 December 2021. Low usage over long periods often leads to specific degradation that MOT tests may not immediately flag. A buyer should physically inspect the brake system for binding calipers or seized sliders, as the lack of regular movement often causes these components to stick. The tyres and rubber suspension bushes should be checked for perishing or flat spots caused by long periods of standing. Given the age of this LDV 400, structural corrosion is the primary risk. The MOT history is unusually clean, with no recorded advisories for rust or weld repairs. You should carefully inspect the chassis rails and load area floor for hidden corrosion, as the absence of recorded defects does not guarantee the structural integrity of a three-decade-old commercial vehicle.
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M151 CNS Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/07/2025
  • 104,072 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

M151 CNS MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Ldv 400 (M151 CNS) between December 2021 and July 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 16 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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M151 CNS Mileage History

  1. 30/12/2021103,840 mi
  2. 08/08/2024103,860 mi+20 mi
  3. 16/07/2025104,072 mi+212 mi

Average of roughly 65 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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