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P153 RFL

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,135 mi
Last recorded79,135 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 RFL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 79,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside vehicle chassis is starting to corrode

tipper body/chassis is heavily corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,471 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

tipper body/tipper chassis is corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 78,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 76,401 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

free play sterring box

kingpins have slight play

oil leak

slight play in sterring colum topbush/bearing slight end float

spring mounts/seat belt mounts/steering prescribed areas corroding

springs coroding

steering balljoints have slight play

various bootsand suspension bj boots deteriating

various tyres perishing dont look to cords?

Fail 23 Jan 2014 76,401 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes/ferrules corroding

free play sterring box

kingpins have slight play

oil leak

slight play in sterring colum topbush/bearing slight end float

spring mounts/seat belt mounts/steering prescribed areas corroding

springs coroding

steering balljoints have slight play

various bootsand suspension bj boots deteriating

various tyres perishing dont look to cords?

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,973 miles

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all tail boards/dropside removed time test

brake pipes/ferrules coroding/hoses deteriating

king pins have slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

slight ply wheel bearings

various corrosion various places topside/underneth/prescribed areas/etc

various front and rear suspension bushes detriating/no excessive movement

Fail 18 Feb 2013 72,963 miles

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

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

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all tail boards/dropside removed time test

brake pipes/ferrules coroding/hoses deteriating

king pins have slight play

o/s/r tyre wearing low

oil leak

slight ply wheel bearings

various corrosion various places topside/underneth/prescribed areas/etc

various front and rear suspension bushes detriating/no excessive movement

Pass 16 Apr 2010 72,414 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 72,414 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 72,414 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Front Brake pivot has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 70,499 miles

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

slight play on steering box

Fail 7 Apr 2009 70,499 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

slight play on steering box

Pass 4 Apr 2008 65,445 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 65,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 60,928 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 60,928 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 54,887 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 54,887 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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P153 RFL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P153 RFL, 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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P153 RFL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 27 May 1997.

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