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N742 GTW

1996 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB

White Diesel 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,718 mi
Last recorded144,718 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB107,344 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN742 GTW
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td LWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 144,718 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 144,716 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 138,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 133,660 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 133,354 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 125,279 miles

Condition & scratches on windscreen

Condition of rear number plate

Corosion throughout underbody

Play to both front king pins & wheel bearings

Rear brake comparison

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2006 125,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Condition & scratches on windscreen

Corosion throughout under body

Play to both front wheel bearings & kingpins

Rear brake comparison

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Jan 2006 124,735 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB?

Based on 49,770 MOT tests across 5,007 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
5,925
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,695
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,472
Registration plate lamp not working 2,086
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,015
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
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N742 GTW is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB in White with a 3,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 107,344 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 Td LWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N742 GTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was N742 GTW registered?

N742 GTW is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB, first registered on 10 May 1996.

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