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R751 DFB

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,454 mi
Last recorded39,454 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw100,770 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR751 DFB
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,454 miles

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

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

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

advise surface corrosian inner wings

both inner arches holled front but not in perscribed area

surface corrosian throughout strong advise

Fail 27 Feb 2009 39,454 miles

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

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

advise surface corrosian inner wings

both inner arches holled front but not in perscribed area

surface corrosian throughout strong advise

Fail 3 Jan 2008 35,710 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 35,710 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,170 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 35,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

surface corrosian throughout

surface corrosion under bonnett

Pass 11 Jan 2006 34,355 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 34,348 miles

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise n/s/r outer tyre wall pearshing

advise o/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge advise n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw?

Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
7,254
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165
Registration plate lamp not working 158
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 119
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R751 DFB is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 100,770 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 Lw fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R751 DFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R751 DFB is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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