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P238 XUB

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,592 mi
Last recorded141,592 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 XUB
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2010 141,592 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 136,531 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 125,820 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump noisy

Fail 12 Mar 2008 125,627 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 118,692 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 118,570 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 104,525 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 104,525 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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P238 XUB is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P238 XUB, 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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What year was P238 XUB registered?

P238 XUB is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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