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R739 EGS

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,230 mi
Last recorded38,230 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 EGS
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 38,230 miles

corrosion present under nearside and offside steps and floor areas

Fail 8 Jan 2018 38,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis rail (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,230 miles

Rear bench seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive corrosion to the inner body sills/steps

handbrake operation stiff

heavy corrosion to the front inner wheels arches/has been recently welded and sealed

Fail 24 Jan 2017 38,230 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded cab floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear bench seats not fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

excessive corrosion to the inner body sills/steps

handbrake operation stiff

heavy corrosion to the front inner wheels arches/has been recently welded and sealed

Pass 31 Jul 2015 79,262 miles

corrosion to the nearside rear chassis leg not allowing penertration at time of test

excessive corrosion to the front inner body cills

excessive corrosion to the offside front step

excessive corrosion to the offside front wheel arch 30cm away from any mounting point

rear number plate damaged but secure at time of test

windscreen is damaged and chipped out of reach of the A zone

Pass 7 Jul 2014 78,625 miles

corrosion to nearside chassis at rear anti roll bar mountain point.Not allowing penertration at time of test

excessive corrosion to both inner body cills

nearside front tyre worn to outer edje.Perished close to cords

nearside rear outer tyre worn 2mm

stone chips/cracks to windscreen just out of the windscreen A zone

Pass 1 Aug 2013 38,230 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 38,230 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 38,230 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 38,229 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,229 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,229 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 36,525 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 36,003 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

crack o/s/f indicator

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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R739 EGS is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R739 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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What year was R739 EGS registered?

R739 EGS is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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