MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,002 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
engine undertray fitted
Offside Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
engine undertray fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
most steel brake pipes have been coated in thick grease/underseal -- unable to fully inspect
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
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
STONGLY ADVISE spare tyre has cut exsposing cords
battey insecure
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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?
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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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