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R438 VJW

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,078 mi
Last recorded83,078 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw83,610 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 VJW
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td Lw
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 83,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 83,610 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jul 2007 83,610 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2006 75,147 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
6,432
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
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R438 VJW is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.3% with a typical mileage of 83,610 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R438 VJW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R438 VJW registered?

R438 VJW is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R438 VJW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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