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R172 KGE

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,520 mi
Last recorded143,520 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB86,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 KGE
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 143,520 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 143,139 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 82,598 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 82,554 miles

Centre Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 76,920 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 76,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R172 KGE is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Yellow 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 D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 86,722 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 R172 KGE, 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 28 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 R172 KGE registered?

R172 KGE is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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