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R473 JGK

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,555 mi
Last recorded8,555 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 JGK
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 8,555 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 85,555 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

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

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

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

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

n/s o/s

n/s r tyre ex fluid

Pass 25 Feb 2006 77,689 miles

2 battries insecure remove 1 and refit other properly

Fail 25 Feb 2006 77,689 miles

2 battries insecure remove 1 and refit other properly

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2005 75,784 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 75,784 miles

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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R473 JGK is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Red 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 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 R473 JGK, 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 R473 JGK registered?

R473 JGK is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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