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R287 ONL

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,509 mi
Last recorded88,509 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw83,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 ONL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td Lw
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2011 88,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 81,783 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear inner tyre flat

rear reg fading

Fail 9 Aug 2010 81,620 miles

Centre Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s inner tyre flat

Pass 6 Aug 2009 73,777 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 4 Aug 2009 73,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

tail board damaged

Pass 5 Aug 2008 62,601 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 62,580 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

tow bar inadequatley supported to chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2007 55,361 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 52,223 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 50,646 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
6,432
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
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R287 ONL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw in White 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 Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 83,610 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 Lw fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R287 ONL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R287 ONL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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