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P803 VYS

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,862 mi
Last recorded139,862 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw100,770 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 VYS
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 139,862 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

aims on limits

all leaf springs corroded

anti slip rubber slightly worn

bonett release lever has slight movement

both rear parking brake cables covers broken

diff slightly damp

drivers seat has slight movement

exhaust slightly smoking

exhaust system and mountings corroded

leaf springs shackles and u bolts and nuts corroded

nearside front and offside front king pins have slight play in them

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit 1.6mm will need to be changed very soon

nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisey

nearside side mirror secured on by cellotape

offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit 1.6mm will need to be changed very soon

oil leak

propshaft bushes have slight play in them

spare wheel carrier corroded

steering idlers have slight play in them

unable to check brake pipes properley due to some sort of substance over them

unable to check inner wheel arches properley due to some sort of substance over them

Fail 24 May 2008 125,001 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes covered in substance

n/s/r inner tyre just on limit

slght lift o/s/f king pin

Pass 24 May 2008 125,001 miles

brake pipes covered in substance

n/s/r inner tyre just on limit

slght lift o/s/f king pin

Pass 4 Jun 2007 115,945 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 115,940 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 110,174 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 103,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

oil leak

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
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw reliability report

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P803 VYS is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 100,770 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 Lw fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P803 VYS, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P803 VYS is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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