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P297 OVM

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,065 mi
Last recorded119,065 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB109,498 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP297 OVM
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 119,065 miles

batterys insecure

both front wheels grabbing

n/s mirror slightly insecure

n/s/f anti-roll bar mounting bush worn

play both front suspension king pins

Fail 18 May 2010 119,054 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

batterys insecure

both front wheels grabbing

n/s mirror slightly insecure

n/s/f anti-roll bar mounting bush worn

play both front suspension king pins

Fail 15 Mar 2010 119,031 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

ADVISE ON TRACKING CHECK / ADJUST DUE TO TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

BOTH BATTERIES ON NEARSIDE INNER WING SECTION LOOSE / INSECURE / MOVING ABOUT

NEARSIDE FRONT INNER WING SECTION / UNDER BATTERIES SIGNS OF CORROSION / FLAKING

OFFSIDE HAND BRAKE LOW ON BRAKING EFFORT

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

SCREEN SCORED FROM ARC OF OLD / WORN / MISSING WIPER BLADES

SUSPENSION BECOMING WEAK

SUSPENSION BUSHES STARTING TO BECOME CRACKED / PERISHED / BECOMING WORN / SLIGHT PLAY / WEAR DEVELOPING ON SHOCKER BUSHES ETC

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / CHASSIS SECTIONS ALL AREAS SHOWING CORROSION / SIGNS OF BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES / SIGNS OF WELDING / PLATE WORK BEEN CARRIED OUT IN PLACES

Pass 4 Mar 2009 117,645 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 117,640 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Battery insecure

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 115,839 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 115,829 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 111,471 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 98,351 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 98,013 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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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P297 OVM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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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P297 OVM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB, first registered on 29 May 1997.

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