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R797 GNJ

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,847 mi
Last recorded125,847 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 GNJ
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 125,847 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2017 125,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear Outer tyre perished

Offside Rear Inner tyre perished

Offside Rear Outer tyre perished

Pass 27 May 2016 123,443 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 May 2016 123,443 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 121,997 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

both front steps heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre badly perished

Fail 22 May 2015 121,997 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

both front steps heavily corroded

n/s/f tyre badly perished

Pass 28 May 2014 121,775 miles

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

both front inner wings corroded

horsebox front wooden floor starting to deteriorate

Fail 27 May 2014 121,775 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front inner wings corroded

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

horsebox front wooden floor starting to deteriorate

Pass 24 May 2013 121,321 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)

horse box floor starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 May 2012 120,522 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2012 120,494 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 119,690 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 119,042 miles

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

cab floor corroded around seat mounts -secure at time of test

front shock top mounts ditto

front spring front mounts - prescribed area excessively corroded but not considered load bearing

steering box ditto

Fail 26 May 2010 119,040 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

cab floor corroded around seat mounts -secure at time of test

front shock top mounts ditto

front spring front mounts - prescribed area excessively corroded but not considered load bearing

steering box ditto

Pass 11 May 2009 118,323 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 117,413 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 117,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2007 116,779 miles

cracks in front no plate.

front brake pipes corroding.

Fail 10 May 2007 116,760 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

cracks in front no plate.

front brake pipes corroding.

Pass 11 May 2006 115,334 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

fuel tank straps corroded.

nearside front wheel bearing slightly harsh when spun.

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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R797 GNJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R797 GNJ, 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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R797 GNJ is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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