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R62 MEW

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

242,768 mi
Last recorded242,768 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw99,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 MEW
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2009 242,768 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

seat belts covers missing on ALL seats

Fail 20 Mar 2009 242,758 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.5.15)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

oil leak

seat belts covers missing on ALL seats

Fail 2 Mar 2009 242,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective (3.6.F.4)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

seatbelt covers missing on all seats

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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R62 MEW is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 99,075 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 R62 MEW, 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 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R62 MEW is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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