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R156 EAN

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,012 mi
Last recorded57,012 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 EAN
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2011 57,012 miles

Nearside Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 57,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 53,692 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 53,692 miles

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 53,644 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 48,996 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 42,615 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
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R156 EAN is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 101,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R156 EAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R156 EAN registered?

R156 EAN is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R156 EAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R156 EAN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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