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R336 LFV

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

219,745 mi
Last recorded219,745 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 LFV
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 219,745 miles

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

column switchs clamp slightly loose

o/s front floor corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Fail 19 Feb 2009 219,633 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Indicator tell tale not working correctly (1.5.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Thick layer of underseal has been applied to underside of vehicle.

o/s front floor corroded and holed - outside prescribed areas

Pass 22 Feb 2008 210,428 miles

underside of vehicle covered with thick layer of underseal

Battery insecure

Fail 20 Feb 2008 210,286 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

n/s front wheel bearing grease cap missing

underside of vehicle covered with thick layer of underseal

Battery insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2007 198,003 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 197,936 miles

Centre Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Front Upper Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear bumper insecure

Battery insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2006 191,570 miles

advise brake pipes

advise king pins

advise new drag link fitted

advise o/s n/s chassis corroded not holed

advise steering box damp not leaking at this time

advise welded plates

advise wheel bearings

oil leak

Fail 3 Mar 2006 191,570 miles

Front Steering component damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

advise brake pipes

advise king pins

advise o/s n/s chassis

advise wheel bearings

Fail 16 Feb 2006 191,739 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.1b)

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

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)

drivers seat belt anchor clip tapped up

windscreen sprip zone b less tham 30cm

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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R336 LFV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 101,429 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 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R336 LFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R336 LFV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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