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R235 WJN

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,110 mi
Last recorded115,110 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB85,698 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 WJN
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td SWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 115,110 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

O/S/F indicator lense missing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 115,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 109,818 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside front chassis corroded outside perscribed area

offside front inner wing corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2008 100,143 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 100,143 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,880 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 86,141 miles

unable to turn back ignition key every time

Fail 3 Jan 2007 86,121 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

unable to turn back ignition key every time

Pass 5 Jan 2006 74,966 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 74,946 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB?

Based on 1,929 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
5,619
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Brake pipe excessively corroded 104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Registration plate lamp not working 92
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 87
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R235 WJN is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 85,698 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 Td SWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R235 WJN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R235 WJN is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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