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R857 WWC

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

84,639 mi
Last recorded84,639 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB85,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 WWC
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td SWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 84,639 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 84,639 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 79,094 miles

EMMISSIONS ONLY JUST PASSED

REAR BRAKES ONLY JUST PASSED

Fail 28 Mar 2006 79,083 miles

Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

hazard light switch telltale inop

n/s/f fog lamp insicure

Fail 17 Jan 2006 79,069 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

off side inner tyre 1.8 mm tread

temporary fuel cap fitted

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

both batteries insecure

near side front tyre wearing inner edge

near side rear outer tyre sidewall really badly worn

near side rear wheel/ hub has an fluid leak.

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB?

Based on 1,929 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
5,619
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 118
Brake pipe excessively corroded 104
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 94
Registration plate lamp not working 92
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 87
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R857 WWC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 85,698 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 Td SWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R857 WWC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R857 WWC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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