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P481 VHB

1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,802 mi
Last recorded73,802 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB75,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 VHB
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2017 73,802 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded all metal brake pipes x12 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush rear bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on steering bar (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering locking device missing key stuck in ignition have to stall to turn off vehicle (2.2.C.1g)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on bar from steering box (2.2.B.1f)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

rear brake application uneven hand brake (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely hand brake (3.7.B.6b)

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

vehicle structure in poor condition and holed out side prescribed ares several places

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,462 miles

all metal brake pipes have varying amounts of corrosion

free play at steering wheel approaching maximum of 75mm

handbrake lever rubber sleeve to high

handbrake travel

offside front chassis corroded

play in top steering column bush

rear silencer corroded

trailer socket needs to be more secure

unable to assess quality of welding repairs,or if the correct gauge of steel was used

vehicle has a lot of corrosion to structure,sub structure,inner and outer sills

Fail 11 Jul 2016 66,462 miles

Track rod end loose nearside locking bolt missing (2.2.B.1d)

all metal brake pipes have varying amounts of corrosion

free play at steering wheel approaching maximum of 75mm

handbrake lever rubber sleeve to high

handbrake travel

offside front chassis corroded

play in top steering column bush

rear silencer corroded

trailer socket needs to be more secure

unable to assess quality of welding repairs,or if the correct gauge of steel was used

vehicle has a lot of corrosion to structure,sub structure,inner and outer sills

Fail 21 Jul 2015 66,300 miles

Centre Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front metal brake pipes into calipers corroded

rear metal brake pipes into/outof brake limiting valve corroded

top steering column bush worn

vehicle has a lot of corrosion to front floors,particularly around front seat mountings,seat belts not attached to seats

Pass 29 Aug 2014 52,591 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 52,591 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,529 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 45,522 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,748 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 44,746 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2010 44,557 miles

Slight drag on front brakes due to vehicle being parked up

Fail 28 Apr 2010 44,557 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight drag on front brakes due to vehicle being parked up

Pass 27 May 2009 44,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,702 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2006 33,711 miles

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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P481 VHB is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 75,758 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 P481 VHB, 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 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P481 VHB is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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