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R461 HEW

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,025 mi
Last recorded117,025 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 HEW
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2008 117,025 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 117,025 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 116,963 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f o/s/f kingpins has slightly play

o/s/r no plate light cover damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2008 116,959 miles

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

n/s/f o/s/f kingpins has slightly play

o/s/r no plate light cover damaged

Pass 17 Jul 2007 107,875 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 13 Jul 2007 107,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 99,459 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 99,459 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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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R461 HEW is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 94,314 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R461 HEW, 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 29 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 R461 HEW registered?

R461 HEW is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 30 December 1997.

Is R461 HEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 HEW shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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