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R870 VEC

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

284,055 mi
Last recorded284,055 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,429 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 VEC
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 284,055 miles

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

bonnet not correctly secured (safety catch only)

nearside door step corroded

nearside front suspension joint slight movement

offside front suspension joint slight movement

Fail 31 Mar 2009 284,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

bonnet not correctly secured (safety catch only)

nearside door step corroded

nearside front suspension joint slight movement

offside front suspension joint slight movement

Pass 1 Apr 2008 276,923 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 266,472 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 266,472 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 251,821 miles

Lift in kingpins. Front tyres wearing on edges.

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
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R870 VEC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R870 VEC, 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

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What year was R870 VEC registered?

R870 VEC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R870 VEC safe to buy?

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