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P178 OSG

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

171,587 mi
Last recorded171,587 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB109,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP178 OSG
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2007 171,587 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

rear n/s lower quarter panel seams splitting under vehicle due to accident damage

Pass 22 Sep 2006 139,460 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 139,460 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2006 136,204 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.1b)

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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P178 OSG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 109,498 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 P178 OSG, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P178 OSG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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