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R229 XNC

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

95,248 mi
Last recorded95,248 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 XNC
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2010 95,248 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

sliding door top guide insecure

Pass 27 Oct 2009 94,239 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 94,234 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

throttle cable almost chaffed through number 4 injector pipe

Pass 20 Oct 2008 92,404 miles

brake servo assistance weak

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal minimum on inner edge

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

windscreen damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2008 92,402 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (6.1.1b)

brake servo assistance weak

o/s/f tyre worn close to legal minimum on inner edge

slight corrosion to front and rear brake pipes

windscreen damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2007 91,156 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 91,149 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

throttle pedal sticking

Pass 31 Jan 2006 89,587 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 89,586 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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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R229 XNC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R229 XNC, 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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R229 XNC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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