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R298 WBU

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,702 mi
Last recorded81,702 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 WBU
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2008 81,702 miles

all other steel brake pipes showing initial corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2008 81,700 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all other steel brake pipes showing initial corrosion

Pass 24 May 2007 77,942 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 77,942 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 72,358 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2006 72,331 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 72,331 miles

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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R298 WBU is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 94,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R298 WBU, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R298 WBU registered?

R298 WBU is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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