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R871 CHB

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

51,165 mi
Last recorded51,165 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB85,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR871 CHB
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td SWB
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2012 51,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 46,810 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 41,384 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 May 2009 35,242 miles

slight oil leak on steering box

Pass 14 Jun 2008 29,740 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 29,740 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2007 24,838 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,838 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2006 20,444 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 20,444 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2006 20,363 miles

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

stearing box has slight leak

Fail 11 Aug 2005 13,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

drivers seat slight play

slight lift o/s/f king pin

steering box very slight leak

Pass 11 Aug 2005 13,888 miles

drivers seat slight play

slight lift o/s/f king pin

steering box very slight 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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R871 CHB is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R871 CHB, 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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What year was R871 CHB registered?

R871 CHB is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R871 CHB safe to buy?

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