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P953 RUC

1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,416 mi
Last recorded66,416 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB75,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP953 RUC
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2008 66,416 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 66,416 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,604 miles

FRONT NO.PLATE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED.

N/S/R HANDBRAKE SLIGHLY LOW ON EFFICIENCY.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

WINDSCREEN IS DAMAGED IN A ZONE, SMALL WIPER BLADE DOES NOT PERMIT FAILURE.

Pass 4 Oct 2005 55,680 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 55,680 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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P953 RUC is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 75,758 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 P953 RUC, 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 30 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P953 RUC registered?

P953 RUC is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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