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P294 PBA

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,965 mi
Last recorded159,965 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP294 PBA
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 159,965 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 159,481 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 158,835 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge

o/s headlamp misted and poor pattern

slight play front kingpins

slight rear brake imbalance

various bits of surface corrosion under truck

Fail 26 Jan 2018 158,835 miles

Statutory seat belt missing centre stalk (5.1.1)

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

front tyres perished

n/s/f tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge

o/s headlamp misted and poor pattern

slight play front kingpins

slight rear brake imbalance

various bits of surface corrosion under truck

Fail 1 Nov 2017 155,820 miles

Central Statutory seat belt missing stalk missing (5.1.1)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step area (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

chips in windscreen

slight oil leaks

slight play front king pins

various corrosion under truck

Pass 8 Jul 2016 155,002 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 154,955 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 147,481 miles

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

both near side rear tyres perrished

near side front tyre perrished

Pass 17 Mar 2009 144,852 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 139,063 miles

all brake pipes corroding

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to corrode

Pass 2 Dec 2006 133,048 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 132,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Nov 2005 121,811 miles

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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P294 PBA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P294 PBA, 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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P294 PBA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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