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R685 XVX

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,277 mi
Last recorded135,277 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR685 XVX
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2007 135,277 miles

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

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

O/S rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 135,277 miles

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

O/S rear light lens cracked

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 133,968 miles

back door wont latch

chip in screen

condensation front lamps

no oil light

no passenger seats

Fail 4 Dec 2006 133,960 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

condensation in front headlamps

front screen chipped

n/s front tyre low on outer tread

oil light on

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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R685 XVX is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R685 XVX, 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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What year was R685 XVX registered?

R685 XVX is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R685 XVX safe to buy?

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