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P243 XBO

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,929 mi
Last recorded149,929 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP243 XBO
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2008 149,929 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 149,909 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 11 Jun 2007 146,800 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2007 146,794 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2006 142,063 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 141,407 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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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P243 XBO is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P243 XBO, 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 P243 XBO registered?

P243 XBO is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 5 May 1997.

Is P243 XBO safe to buy?

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