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R829 BEG

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

105,676 mi
Last recorded105,676 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 BEG
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 105,676 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear sills and inner badly corroded and holed out side of prescribed area

Nearside front inner wing badly corroded holed but out side of a prescribed area ..

Offside Rear sills and inner badly corroded and holed but out side of a prescribed area..

Rear Back panel badly corroded holed but out of a prescribed area,,,,,

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All under side ..... (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Sep 2015 105,517 miles

Battery insecure floor inner wing holed and corroded under battery trays.. (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine no measurement from tail pipe . (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Adjacent to box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor panel adjacent to box section ... (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear sills and inner badly corroded and holed out side of prescribed area

Nearside front inner wing badly corroded holed but out side of a prescribed area ..

Offside Rear sills and inner badly corroded and holed but out side of a prescribed area..

Rear Back panel badly corroded holed but out of a prescribed area,,,,,

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion All under side ..... (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 102,672 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 102,671 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 101,686 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 101,686 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 100,655 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/s/r outer tyre sidewall cracking

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

Slight corrosion o/s/f seat mounting area

Pass 4 Oct 2011 97,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 94,795 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 94,773 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,046 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 86,445 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2008 86,444 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 82,002 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 78,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 73,790 miles

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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R829 BEG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R829 BEG, 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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R829 BEG is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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