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R201 UKM

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,940 mi
Last recorded186,940 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 UKM
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 186,940 miles

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

blowers only work on full speed.

coolant radiator top hose weaping.

engine + steering box wet with oil.

engine oil level low.

o/s reverse light not working.

o/s/r shocker bushes slightly worn.

slight lift+tip in both kingpins (could do with greasing).

slight play in both front wheelbearings.

slight play in steering column upper bush.

the brake pedal is slightly spongy but new pads have been fitted

the n/s/r hub seal is slightly damp with oil but brake performance is o.k.

various light accident damage + corrosion around bodywork.

various light underbody corrosion.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 186,940 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all metal brake pipes slightly corroded.

blowers only work on full speed.

coolant radiator top hose weaping.

engine + steering box wet with oil.

engine oil level low.

o/s reverse light not working.

o/s/r shocker bushes slightly worn.

slight lift+tip in both kingpins (could do with greasing).

slight play in both front wheelbearings.

slight play in steering column upper bush.

various light accident damage + corrosion around bodywork.

various light underbody corrosion.

Pass 20 Mar 2007 173,703 miles

as per adviisory notice issued with VT30 on 15/03/2007.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 173,703 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

both o/s/r tyres worn to 4mm,n/s/r outer tyre worn to 3mm.Legel limit 1.6mm.

front number plate slightly chipped & cracked.

incorrect size mirror glass fitted to n/s!

o/s/r shock absorber shroud badly corroded.

rear doors will not open & handle broken.

slight leak from steering box.

various bumper & body damage!

windscreen scratched.(On edge of wiper sweep).

wiper linkage badly worn.

Pass 15 Mar 2006 162,224 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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R201 UKM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R201 UKM, 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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R201 UKM is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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