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P151 APL

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

57,378 mi
Last recorded57,378 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 APL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 57,378 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 56,821 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 56,199 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 55,630 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 55,618 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,273 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has cut

Rear Body has slight corrosion both outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) both (2.4.B.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 54,269 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner footwell (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Outer tyre has cut

Rear Body has slight corrosion both outriggers (6.1.B.2)

Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) both (2.4.B.4)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)

Rear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 54,263 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front inner wings/inner wheel arches corroded to excess

Pass 23 Apr 2015 53,820 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,951 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 52,386 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,700 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 51,137 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 49,765 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 49,652 miles

Brake load sensing valve has been disconnected and was fitted as standard (3.6.E.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

steering box damp with fluid

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,806 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 47,803 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,280 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,289 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 43,286 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,635 miles

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
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P151 APL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 101,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P151 APL, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P151 APL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 17 March 1997.

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