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R129 LGB

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,999 mi
Last recorded89,999 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw96,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 LGB
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td Lw
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2009 89,999 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) does not face the rear (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2008 90,000 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 90,000 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 185/14

Pass 18 Oct 2007 87,995 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 87,995 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 82,633 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
6,432
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
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R129 LGB is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 96,954 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 Td Lw fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R129 LGB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R129 LGB is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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