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R359 LFV

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,969 mi
Last recorded115,969 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 LFV
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 115,969 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 115,969 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Rear Lower Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Vehicle structure chassis cross member corroded (6.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 98,404 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 98,404 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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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R359 LFV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R359 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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What year was R359 LFV registered?

R359 LFV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R359 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R359 LFV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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