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R28 VOM

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

147,446 mi
Last recorded147,446 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB86,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 VOM
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2013 147,446 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both n/s rear tyres perished

corrosion around battery tray

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded at rear

o/s headlamp misting

slight play in o/s kingpin

Pass 17 Apr 2012 146,346 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2012 146,340 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Corosion within perscribed area drivers seat mtg

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Batery insecure

Pass 24 Mar 2011 143,800 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 143,798 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Inner Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 141,938 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 141,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Inner Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 139,687 miles

slight leak steering box

Pass 25 Mar 2008 137,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2008 137,693 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 137,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 134,614 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 134,614 miles

N/S/F wiper blade split

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB?

Based on 12,765 MOT tests across 1,693 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 864
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 705
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 667
Registration plate lamp not working 553
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 516
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R28 VOM is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 86,722 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R28 VOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R28 VOM is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 24 January 1998.

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