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P278 MSG

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,273 mi
Last recorded195,273 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw83,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 MSG
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td Lw
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2008 195,273 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 165,271 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 161,780 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
6,432
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
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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.

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