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R297 BNE

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,653 mi
Last recorded129,653 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB103,005 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 BNE
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td LWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2021 129,653 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to oil leak and condition of exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt missing both passenger (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis near steering box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering box mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength anti roll bar link mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis around support bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

some minor corrosion on vehicle

some points of excessive corrosion on vehicle not within a prescribed area

Pass 15 Jul 2020 128,333 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 127,797 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

Offside fuel tank bracket slightly corroded

exhaust system corroded

various braking/steering/suspension/and under body components corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2019 127,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

various braking/steering/suspension/and/under body components corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2019 127,750 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Body component likely to become detached front bumper (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to lsv (1.1.11 (c))

various braking/steering/suspension/and under body components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 127,474 miles

front most x member corroded

front to rearf brake pipes corroded

fuel tank strap coroded

large crack in windscreen

nsr service brake low effort

osr brake pipe corroded

play in nsf king pin

Fail 28 Feb 2018 127,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / step (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded step / sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x member inscure (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

osr brake pipe corroded

play in nsf king pin

front most x member corroded

front to rearf brake pipes corroded

fuel tank strap coroded

large crack in windscreen

nsr service brake low effort

Pass 11 Feb 2017 125,723 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 125,535 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 125,533 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both to front brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded both to both front brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded both across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

windscreen cracked outside designated area

Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,718 miles

windscreen cracked but not in view of road

Fail 18 Mar 2015 120,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner 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)

both front tyres sidewalls perished

n/s/r tyre sidewall perished

windscreen cracked but not in view of road

Pass 21 Feb 2014 118,986 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 118,979 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 118,889 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 118,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 118,857 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 118,724 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 116,489 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 116,457 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 115,788 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 113,008 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB?

Based on 49,770 MOT tests across 5,007 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
5,925
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,695
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,472
Registration plate lamp not working 2,086
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,015
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
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R297 BNE is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 103,005 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R297 BNE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R297 BNE is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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