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R173 RBL

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,316 mi
Last recorded118,316 miles
Recorded on22 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB103,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 RBL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td LWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2007 118,316 miles

All nearside rear seats removed

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2006 110,985 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 110,694 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b) DANGEROUS

off side front tyre worn on inside edge ( 1.6mm )

Fail 1 Mar 2006 110,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.6.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

battery insecure

oil leak

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB?

Based on 49,770 MOT tests across 5,007 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
5,925
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,695
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,472
Registration plate lamp not working 2,086
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,015
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
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R173 RBL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 103,005 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 LWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R173 RBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R173 RBL registered?

R173 RBL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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