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P513 PLG

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,579 mi
Last recorded148,579 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP513 PLG
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 148,579 miles

N/S/R outer tyre flat

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 148,576 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

N/S/R outer tyre flat

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 145,907 miles

front registration plate detiorating

Fail 28 Feb 2014 145,907 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

front registration plate detiorating

Pass 22 Feb 2013 140,025 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 140,000 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

low brake fluid light on

Pass 14 Feb 2012 132,366 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 132,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 131,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 130,245 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 127,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 124,353 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 116,640 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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P513 PLG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P513 PLG, 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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P513 PLG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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