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R518 BCL

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,810 mi
Last recorded160,810 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw100,770 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 BCL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 160,810 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 160,794 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 31 May 2008 155,248 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 23 May 2007 138,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2006 132,356 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw?

Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
7,254
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165
Registration plate lamp not working 158
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 119
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R518 BCL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 100,770 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 Lw fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R518 BCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R518 BCL registered?

R518 BCL is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R518 BCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 BCL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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