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R51 NTF

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,454 mi
Last recorded219,454 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 NTF
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2008 219,454 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 219,454 miles

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2007 216,455 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 216,455 miles

Centre Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

floor pan has small hole out of prescribed area nsr

Pass 8 Sep 2006 204,987 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 204,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Inner Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Inner Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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)

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
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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R51 NTF is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White 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 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 R51 NTF, 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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What year was R51 NTF registered?

R51 NTF is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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