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R243 WJN

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,811 mi
Last recorded76,811 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB85,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 WJN
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td SWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 76,811 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 76,797 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake pedal reservoir fluid level decreases after several brake applications (3.3.C.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

corrosion of front panel

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,823 miles

bonnet cable u/s!

corrosion in bonnet slam panel.

front door handles stiff in operation.

front spring eye bushes worn.

n/s/r light lens cracked,but complete.

n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm,o/s/r tyres worn to 4mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s headlamp lens cracked.Both headlamp full of condenstaion.

oil leaking around turbo area.

radiator in very poor condition,but not leaking.

slight lift in front king pins.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

steering pulls slightly to the left.

various corrosion in vehicle body!

various stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 71,823 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

corrosion in bonnet slam panel.

front door handles stiff in operation.

front spring eye bushes worn.

n/s/r light lens cracked,but complete.

o/s headlamp lens cracked.Both headlamp full of condenstaion.

oil leaking around turbo area.

radiator in very poor condition,but not leaking.

slight lift in front king pins.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

various corrosion in vehicle body!

various stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 67,744 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 63,509 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 63,346 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 59,408 miles

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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R243 WJN is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R243 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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R243 WJN is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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