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R556 WOV

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,615 mi
Last recorded89,615 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR556 WOV
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 89,615 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 89,615 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 81,221 miles

all front brake pipe nuts corroding

offside front seat belt started to fray.

offside rear tyre close to limit.

oil leak

oil leak from rear diff

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

Fail 1 Jun 2010 81,201 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

all front brake pipe nuts corroding

offside front seat belt started to fray

offside rear tyre close to limit

oil leak from rear diff

slight lift in both front kingpins

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 31 Mar 2009 73,343 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fan belt squealing

offside front floor corroding

offside front mirror loose but not insecure

oil leaks

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

wheel movement becoming excessive

Fail 31 Mar 2009 73,343 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fan belt squealing

offside front floor corroding

offside front mirror loose but not insecure

oil leaks

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

wheel movement becoming excessive

Fail 30 Mar 2009 73,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 63,052 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 56,718 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 56,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on all brake pipes ,borderline in places

Front brake pads 50% worn

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

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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R556 WOV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R556 WOV, 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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R556 WOV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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