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R379 JGK

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,387 mi
Last recorded82,387 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 JGK
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2009 82,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play on king pins.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 82,387 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play on king pins.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,242 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 73,242 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 61,751 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 52,214 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 52,214 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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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R379 JGK is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R379 JGK, 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 R379 JGK registered?

R379 JGK is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R379 JGK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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