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R226 VLN

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,006 mi
Last recorded123,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB86,722 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 VLN
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 123,006 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

osf king pin has lift,osf metal brake pipe to flexi corroded,front No plate poor...

Propshaft component defective

Fail 22 Jul 2008 123,005 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

osf king pin has lift,osf metal brake pipe to flexi corroded,front No plate poor...

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Mar 2007 117,542 miles

see test 171836187422

Fail 27 Mar 2007 117,542 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s/f seat runner worn / CENTRE PROP MOUNT WORN /shocker bushes worn / o/s door mirror cracked / back window missing / oil leaks / wear in steering / slight play in o/s king pin

Pass 9 Feb 2006

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

centre prop bearing

oil leak

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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R226 VLN is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R226 VLN, 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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R226 VLN is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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