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P739 GAL

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

291,065 mi
Last recorded291,065 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 GAL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2008 291,065 miles

fuel tank mount strap corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

body mount bolt loose n/s and o/s

corrosion on both sides rear spring shackle mount brackets

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes to flexes

possible fuel leak in area of fuel tank requires further investigation

possibly couple of body mount bolts loose

runout on n/s/r brake

slight runout on front brakes

smoke when revved

Fail 29 Feb 2008 291,057 miles

Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

body mount bolt loose n/s and o/s

corrosion on both sides rear spring shackle mount brackets

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes to flexes

fuel tank mount strap corroded

possible fuel leak in area of fuel tank requires further investigation

possibly couple of body mount bolts loose

runout on n/s/r brake

slight runout on front brakes

smoke when revved

Fail 1 Feb 2008 289,140 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

body mount bolt loose on n/s and o/s

corrosion on both sides rear spring shackle mount brackets

corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes to flexes

fuel tank mount strap corroded

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

play in o/s/f wheel bearing(boarderline)

possibly couple of bolts missing from rear body

rear cross member corroded

runout on rear brakes(o/s/r boarderline)

screw in o/s/r inner tyre

slight noise from o/s/f wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

slight play in rear anti roll bar mount bushes

slight runout on front brakes

smoke when revved

Pass 3 Mar 2007 283,679 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 283,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 80,860 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 278,798 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 Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1. slight play in top steering column †2. slight blow on turbo †3. oil leak from diff †4. noise on rear wheel bearings †5. front doors stiff to, open

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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P739 GAL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P739 GAL, 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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P739 GAL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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