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R231 XNC

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

74,092 mi
Last recorded74,092 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 XNC
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2007 74,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 68,249 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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

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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R231 XNC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R231 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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What year was R231 XNC registered?

R231 XNC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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