MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS
Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake linkage stiff (3.6.F.4)
How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw?
Based on 767 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P278 MSG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 83,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P278 MSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P278 MSG registered?
P278 MSG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw, first registered on 7 January 1997.
Is P278 MSG safe to buy?
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