MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,676 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
SUSPECT oil leak at steering box
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)
Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Front Driving control(s) defective due to presence of items likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)
Front Driving control(s) defective due to rubbish likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Offside Front Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b)
Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c) DANGEROUS
rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)
Emissions not tested (6.4)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)
Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.3b)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?
Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 HSG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R389 HSG, 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 R389 HSG registered?
R389 HSG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 13 November 1997.
Is R389 HSG safe to buy?
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