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P296 KAV

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

246,948 mi
Last recorded246,948 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP296 KAV
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2007 246,948 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

only 7 seats fitted at time of test,oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2007 246,948 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

REAR SEATS REMOVED BY OWNER BEFORE VEHICLE WAS PRESENTED FOR TEST.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 234,446 miles

slight lift in kingpins

steering box area damp

rear seats slightly insecure

floor areas corroded

front and rear no plates damaged

nearside front spring bushes poor

nearside mirror damaged

nearside rear bumper end cap damaged

offside rear belt jammed and buckle missing

rear centre seat receiver cover damaged and buckle missing

Fail 1 Feb 2006 234,442 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2005 227,065 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 227,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB?

Based on 12,765 MOT tests across 1,693 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 864
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 705
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 667
Registration plate lamp not working 553
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 516
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P296 KAV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White 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 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 94,314 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P296 KAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P296 KAV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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