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R661 AKN

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

179,605 mi
Last recorded179,605 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 AKN
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 179,605 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear outer tyres perished

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake pipes greased

front chassis legs corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f steps

slight corrosion on inner wings under bonnet

slight play in front king pins

Fail 13 Feb 2013 179,605 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear outer tyres perished

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake pipes greased

front chassis legs corroded

n/s/f wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

slight corrosion o/s/f & n/s/f steps

slight corrosion on inner wings under bonnet

slight play in front king pins

Pass 25 Jun 2012 176,298 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 176,298 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front discs slightly pitted and worn

Pass 28 Nov 2011 172,388 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 167,687 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 167,587 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 158,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 146,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Mar 2009 146,744 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2008 136,564 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 136,514 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Apr 2007 122,522 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 122,522 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

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

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nearside Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 111,551 miles

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

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

Slight axle oil mist at n/s/r wheels!

Fail 4 Jul 2006 111,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Slight axle oil mist at n/s/r wheels!

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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R661 AKN is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R661 AKN, 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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R661 AKN is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 22 December 1997.

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