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R731 EGS

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Cream Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

4,706 mi
Last recorded4,706 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 EGS
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2008 4,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Fail 27 Oct 2008 4,706 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner tyre flat

Pass 13 Nov 2007 4,254 miles

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

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

advise engine oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2007 4,249 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

advise engine oil leak

Fail 20 Sep 2007 4,178 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both front anti roll bar bushes

advise both front discs

advise excessive oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,235 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 82,194 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all rear tyres worn close to limit

corrosion close to nsf passanger seat mount

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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R731 EGS is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R731 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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R731 EGS is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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