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R156 RRA

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,441 mi
Last recorded121,441 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR156 RRA
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2010 121,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2009 119,021 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 119,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 114,498 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 114,495 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 109,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

oil leak on rear axle

Pass 16 Feb 2006 100,866 miles

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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R156 RRA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White 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 SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 94,314 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 R156 RRA, 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 29 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 R156 RRA registered?

R156 RRA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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