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R435 AOJ

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

264,879 mi
Last recorded264,879 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 AOJ
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2022 264,879 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2021 252,100 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 251,242 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis behind cab (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear offside tyres showing surface cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel worn on edge

Fail 18 Sep 2020 251,242 miles

Central Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis behind cab (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear offside tyres showing surface cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

spare wheel worn on edge

Pass 25 Apr 2019 241,387 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 232,282 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 225,537 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat requires attention

slight fluctuation to front brakes

track rod end bar slightly bent

Fail 13 Dec 2012 225,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

drivers seat requires attention

slight fluctuation to front brakes

track rod end bar slightly bent

Pass 13 Dec 2011 219,877 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear anti roll bar wrap around bushes worn

Fail 9 Dec 2011 219,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front and rear anti roll bar wrap around bushes worn

Pass 21 Dec 2010 214,098 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

servo pipe requires attention

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

track rod end bar slightly bent

Oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2010 214,046 miles

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

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

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

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

servo pipe requires attention

slight fluctuation to rear brakes

track rod end bar slightly bent

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2009 208,926 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 208,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 202,314 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 202,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

track rod end bar slightly bent

Pass 18 Dec 2007 191,557 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 191,348 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front box starting to split water in off side front headlight dampness round steering box

Pass 19 Dec 2006 178,412 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2006 178,383 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leak on engine †track rod end bar bent †off side front grease cap missing †dampness round steering box

Pass 21 Dec 2005 162,420 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 162,420 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

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

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

oil leak on engine

small cuts in naerside rear outer tyre wall

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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R435 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R435 AOJ, 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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R435 AOJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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