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R179 YJW

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

66,002 mi
Last recorded66,002 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 YJW
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 66,002 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 61,014 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal all (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced repairs covered in under seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 May 2020 60,986 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 59,433 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 56,706 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 53,417 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 53,219 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 53,219 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 50,333 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush advise replacement (2.7.4)

holed corrosion o/s/f outside of prescribed areas

n/s/f belt buckle shroud missing (still working)

o/s/f tyre heavily perished on side wall

o/s/r chassis heavily corroded , advise attention

rear exhaust section deteriorated

spare tyre flat

underside of door steps corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 50,330 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor around n/s + o/s moutnings (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush advise replacement (2.7.4)

holed corrosion o/s/f outside of prescribed areas

n/s/f belt buckle shroud missing (still working)

o/s/f tyre heavily perished on side wall

o/s/r chassis heavily corroded , advise attention

rear exhaust section deteriorated

spare tyre flat

underside of door steps corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 49,252 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 48,435 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leaking from top hose on radiator

holed corrosion outside of prescribed area o/s/f

n/s/f tyre perished on side walls

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

surface corrosion to rear chassis some of which may soon need attention

Fail 3 Mar 2014 48,435 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant leaking from top hose on radiator

holed corrosion outside of prescribed area o/s/f

n/s/f tyre perished on side walls

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

surface corrosion to rear chassis some of which may soon need attention

Pass 14 Mar 2013 45,217 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to thick coating of grease

Fail 4 Mar 2013 45,217 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

heavy oil leak around engine bay

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to thick coating of grease

Pass 1 Mar 2012 42,045 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise fuel staines around fuel tank not leaking at time of test

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,099 miles

engine undertray fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2011 40,099 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2010 37,256 miles

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

most steel brake pipes have been coated in thick grease/underseal -- unable to fully inspect

Fail 1 Mar 2010 37,256 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

most steel brake pipes have been coated in thick grease/underseal -- unable to fully inspect

Pass 6 Mar 2009 34,601 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 34,579 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both nsr tyres cracked & perished

o/s tail light not working

spare tyre U/S split to cords

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,301 miles

STONGLY ADVISE spare tyre has cut exsposing cords

battey insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 31,301 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

STONGLY ADVISE spare tyre has cut exsposing cords

battey insecure

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 25,462 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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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R179 YJW is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R179 YJW, 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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R179 YJW is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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