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P349 VSU

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,409 mi
Last recorded88,409 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP349 VSU
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,409 miles

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

alot of travel on h/brake lever

n/sf indicator lens tapped up advise new lens

n/sf inner wings corroded

n/sr inner sill corroded

play on steering box

rear crossmember corroded at bumper

Fail 22 Dec 2010 88,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

alot of travel on h/brake lever

n/sf indicator lens tapped up advise new lens

n/sf inner wings corroded

n/sr inner sill corroded

play on steering box

rear crossmember corroded at bumper

Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,778 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 78,497 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 78,497 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 71,100 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 71,100 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

corrosion on o/s/f inner step

metal brake pipes showing slight corrosion

slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings

Pass 18 May 2006 69,467 miles

corrosion at o/s/f floor foot well

o/s/f headlamp aim on dip beam to low

slight corrosion on front and rear metal brake pipes

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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P349 VSU is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P349 VSU, 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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P349 VSU is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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