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R343 LFV

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,312 mi
Last recorded114,312 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 LFV
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 114,312 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 113,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 113,565 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 107,047 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 99,755 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 99,745 miles

Offside 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 (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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
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R343 LFV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R343 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R343 LFV registered?

R343 LFV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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