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P315 PBA

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,210 mi
Last recorded150,210 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 PBA
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 150,210 miles

Corrosion around various suspension components

Slight wear in kingpins nearside and offside

Various corrosion around chassis / body

Welding repairs nearside and offside front carried out from inside

Fail 1 Sep 2017 150,204 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 149,940 miles

Free play at steering wheel meets min legal requirement only

rear of front spring bushes nearside and offside are worn but not to excess

Fail 30 Aug 2016 149,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Free play at steering wheel meets min legal requirement only

rear of front spring bushes nearside and offside are worn but not to excess

Pass 29 Aug 2015 149,511 miles

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

advise all Michelin tyres perished

Pass 4 Apr 2014 148,884 miles

cracks in both outer rear tyres

fuel tank support strap is badly corroded

oily steering box

underbody corrosion in various places

Fail 21 Mar 2014 148,875 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cracks in both outer rear tyres

fuel tank support strap is badly corroded

oily steering box

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Feb 2013 147,612 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 144,630 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 143,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 142,540 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 7 Jan 2010 142,540 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 142,144 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 142,144 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 140,791 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 140,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 132,175 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 132,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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P315 PBA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P315 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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P315 PBA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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