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R381 MSA

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Maroon Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,553 mi
Last recorded131,553 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 MSA
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 131,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

accelerator pedal antislip slightly worn

slight corrosion in the cab floor not within prescribed areas

slight corrosion on various chassis members

steering slightly tight (possible kingpin slightly siezed )

Fail 1 Aug 2013 131,037 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

slight corrosion of chassis members area of fuel tank

slight corrosion under vehicle within prescribed area of handbrake mechanism

Pass 2 Aug 2012 124,942 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure

Fail 1 Aug 2012 124,927 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2011 106,960 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 76,240 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 83,138 miles

Centre Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 83,138 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 74,285 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 67,319 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake pipes covered in gunge

cab floor corroded [not in prescribed area]

no plate dirty

o/s reapeter loose

o/s/r lens cracked

outer skin of chassis corroded at n/s r shock absorber

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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R381 MSA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Maroon with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R381 MSA, 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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R381 MSA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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