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P297 NVG

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

524,309 mi
Last recorded524,309 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB109,498 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 NVG
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2009 524,309 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2009 524,273 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 519,883 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 519,837 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2006 513,526 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 513,524 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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Fail 23 Nov 2006 513,375 miles

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

Front Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Front Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brakes worn

fuel tank straps corroded and weak

osf spring front bush worn

prop cetre brg worn

Pass 5 Dec 2005 508,984 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 508,961 miles

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

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
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P297 NVG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 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 P297 NVG, 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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P297 NVG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB, first registered on 1 February 1997.

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