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R156 RBL

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,455 mi
Last recorded119,455 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw99,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 RBL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 119,455 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front disk pitted

offside front disk pitted

Fail 26 Aug 2011 119,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front disk pitted

offside front disk pitted

Pass 29 Jul 2008 118,144 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2008 118,137 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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

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

track rod bent

Pass 26 Jul 2007 113,165 miles

both front disks are slightly pitted

stone chip in zone a on windscreen

Fail 26 Jul 2007 113,165 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

both front disks are slightly pitted

stone chip in zone a on windscreen

Pass 17 May 2006 109,014 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 109,007 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake caliper brake pipes and rear brake pipes starting to corrode.

Front brake discs corroded.

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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R156 RBL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 99,075 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 R156 RBL, 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 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R156 RBL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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