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P178 NVM

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 3100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

182,216 mi
Last recorded182,216 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 NVM
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,100cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 182,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 167,572 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 150,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 134,666 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 134,666 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 118,390 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 106,783 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 96,816 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 90,019 miles

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)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB?

Based on 12,765 MOT tests across 1,693 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 864
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 705
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 667
Registration plate lamp not working 553
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 516
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P178 NVM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White with a 3,100cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 94,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P178 NVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P178 NVM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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