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R409 VWN

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,926 mi
Last recorded101,926 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB86,722 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 VWN
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 101,926 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 100,665 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 89,672 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 89,244 miles

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,674 miles

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

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

slight play/wear in both sides king pins and/or bushes

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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R409 VWN is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 86,722 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R409 VWN, 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 28 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 R409 VWN registered?

R409 VWN is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 22 May 1998.

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