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R720 EFA

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

146,510 mi
Last recorded146,510 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 EFA
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 146,510 miles

drag link rear most ball joint worn

x4 front brake pipes corroded flexis to calipers

Fail 31 Jan 2014 146,485 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Steering column locking device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

drag link rear most ball joint worn

rear axle brake pipes corroded

x4 front brake pipes corroded flexis to calipers

Pass 31 Jan 2013 146,040 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 146,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 145,096 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 141,491 miles

Near side mirror deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2010 141,491 miles

Near side mirror deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 2 Oct 2010 141,398 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Near side mirror deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 136,483 miles

Off Side Rear inner tyre flat, possible puncture, (inflated to correct pressure for test)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 132,463 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 131,324 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 131,316 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 130,564 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 130,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.1.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

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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R720 EFA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R720 EFA, 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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R720 EFA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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