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P78 SVL

1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

250,761 mi
Last recorded250,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw106,807 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP78 SVL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 250,761 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 250,740 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

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

under side muddy needs cleaning berfore re test

Pass 17 Jan 2008 250,092 miles

KINGPINS LIFT. O/S REAR WHEEL SLIGHT BIND. N/S MIRROR M/MENT. O/SREAR TYRE LOW PRESSURE.

Fail 16 Jan 2008 250,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

KINGPINS LIFT. O/S REAR WHEEL SLIGHT BIND. N/S MIRROR M/MENT. O/SREAR TYRE LOW PRESSURE.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 247,589 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 246,289 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 246,285 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

N/S REAR DOOR CORRODED. †OIL LEAKS. †L/S VALVE BRAKE PIPE CORRODED. †EXHAUST CORRODED. †REAR VALANCE CORRODED. †

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw?

Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
7,254
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165
Registration plate lamp not working 158
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 119
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P78 SVL is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 56.2% with a typical mileage of 106,807 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P78 SVL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P78 SVL is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 15 October 1996.

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