LDV 200 (1993)
1993 LDV 200
CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 1993 LDV 200. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 1993 LDV 200 passes its MOT first time only 66% of the time, well below the UK average of 80%, which signals genuine reliability concerns for a buyer. Dangerous defects have shown up in nearly 14% of vehicles tested, a modest but real risk that warrants a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
These vans are averaging over 107,000 miles, which is reasonable for their age, but they're racking up 1.78 failures per test and 5.2 advisories each—suggesting wear-and-tear issues across multiple systems rather than one critical problem area. If you're considering one, get a full independent inspection focused on its service history and have a trusted mechanic check the brakes, suspension, and exhaust systems before you commit.
What to check before buying a 1993 LDV 200
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (84%) | 91 | 65.9% | 1.67 |
| Petrol (16%) | 17 | 66.9% | 2.35 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1993 LDV 200 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1993 LDV 200 vehicles fall between 83,120 and 125,188 miles.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 1993 LDV 200
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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33.3%
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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27.1%
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush
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23.9%
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements
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20.9%
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel
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14%
Oil leak
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13.5%
Horn not working
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13.2%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play
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12.5%
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1993. Counts include advisories and failures.
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