CarVerify

Free Car Check

R865 FVC

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Cream Diesel 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

101,008 mi
Last recorded101,008 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ldv
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 FVC
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,008 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle fully undersealed HEAVILY

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,921 miles

all under body and components are heavily greased when presented

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2014 74,464 miles

Oil leak

chassis undersealed

Pass 21 May 2013 61,583 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

all suspension joints/bushes greased

all underside heavily undersealed

Pass 24 Sep 2010 60,690 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

holes in tipper body

Pass 23 Sep 2009 59,062 miles

metal tearing around side board hinges both sides

Fail 22 Sep 2009 59,054 miles

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

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

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

metal tearing around side board hinges both sides

Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,564 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 52,953 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 52,908 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 49,283 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

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R865 FVC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Cream with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R865 FVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R865 FVC?

You can check the full history of R865 FVC by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R865 FVC registered?

R865 FVC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R865 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R865 FVC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R865 FVC have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R865 FVC. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.