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R638 KUA

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,357 mi
Last recorded84,357 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw100,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 KUA
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 84,357 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2008 84,347 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 81,739 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 814,726 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 113,864 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 105,105 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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R638 KUA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R638 KUA, 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 R638 KUA registered?

R638 KUA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R638 KUA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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