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R730 EGS

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

43,411 mi
Last recorded43,411 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 EGS
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 43,411 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 43,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 43,020 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 42,597 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 41,864 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 41,301 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 39,990 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,480 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 37,480 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 36,629 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 36,284 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,926 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,198 miles

offside mirror glass slightly distorted

Fail 1 Jun 2009 35,182 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

offside mirror glass slightly distorted

Pass 19 Dec 2007 34,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,245 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 30,190 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2005 28,735 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 28,722 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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
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R730 EGS is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R730 EGS, 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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R730 EGS is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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