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R891 ABA

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,267 mi
Last recorded83,267 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 ABA
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 May 2015 83,267 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Power steering action poor.

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,220 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

passenger seat is a captain seat and has play.

rear brakes only just meet limits, but doesnt hold on a slope .

rear lights both sides are have slight interaction.

Fail 24 Sep 2013 82,880 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

passenger seat is a captain seat and has play.

rear brakes only just meet limits, but doesnt hold on a slope .

rear lights both sides are have slight interaction.

Pass 17 Aug 2012 80,979 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s/f indicator lense missing

Fail 8 Aug 2012 80,907 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

corrosion o/s/f inner wheel arch

n/s/f indicator lense missing

Pass 26 Aug 2011 681,166 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

slight imbalance rear brakes

Fail 24 Aug 2011 681,166 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,874 miles

both front wheel bearings have play

both rear shock lower bushes worn

condensation in nearside front headlamp

front brake juddering

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

both front wheel bearings have play

both rear shock lower bushes worn

condensation in nearside front headlamp

front brake juddering

nearside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,014 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 48,014 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,770 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 39,274 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,293 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB?

Based on 12,765 MOT tests across 1,693 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 864
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 705
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 667
Registration plate lamp not working 553
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 516
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R891 ABA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 94,314 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 D SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R891 ABA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R891 ABA is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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