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N703 BDU

1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

160,592 mi
Last recorded160,592 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN703 BDU
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2010 160,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear inner tyre under inflated.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 153,339 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 153,339 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2009 153,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 139,801 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 139,881 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 May 2007 123,345 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 132,345 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2006 129,561 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 129,545 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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N703 BDU is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 101,138 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N703 BDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N703 BDU is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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