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R580 GSC

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

115,600 mi
Last recorded115,600 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 GSC
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,600 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear lower corner of cab holed

offside step holed

Fail 24 Oct 2012 115,593 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

offside and nearside rear lower corner of cab holed

offside of body chassis holed/cracked

offside step holed

Pass 15 Nov 2011 106,431 miles

offside step holed

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 106,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

offside step holed

Pass 12 Oct 2010 97,280 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 88,998 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 88,992 miles

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

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pipes covered in grease for test

Pass 13 Oct 2008 94,366 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 82,867 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

brake pipes greased for test cant check condition

Pass 31 Oct 2006 70,171 miles

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
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R580 GSC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R580 GSC, 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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R580 GSC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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