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P771 DTA

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

127,009 mi
Last recorded127,009 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP771 DTA
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2009 127,009 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

air intake pipe split

nearside front seatbelt catch cover missing

offside front door quarter glass missing

Fail 11 Nov 2009 127,000 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 126,998 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

air intake pipe split

nearside front seatbelt catch has a cover missing

offside front door quater glass missing

Pass 1 Sep 2008 121,652 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

rear compensator brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 112,846 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2007 112,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 111,105 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 108,657 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 108,645 miles

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

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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P771 DTA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P771 DTA, 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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P771 DTA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 3 June 1997.

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