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P283 OVM

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,406 mi
Last recorded105,406 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB109,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP283 OVM
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 105,406 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 105,406 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,959 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 104,959 miles

All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 104,844 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 104,324 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 104,324 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,554 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 103,076 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 102,347 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2014 101,366 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 99,479 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,467 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 93,744 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 92,048 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 92,048 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Aug 2008 90,619 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 90,619 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2007 87,985 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 84,672 miles

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
Full Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB reliability report

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P283 OVM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P283 OVM, 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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P283 OVM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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