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P406 VWU

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,205 mi
Last recorded98,205 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 VWU
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2012 98,205 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 93,749 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 93,745 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 88,599 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 88,595 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 85,207 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2009 85,207 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 80,525 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 80,514 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 78,309 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 78,309 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 74,787 miles

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

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
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P406 VWU is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P406 VWU, 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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P406 VWU is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 29 January 1997.

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