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R916 SBV

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

166,812 mi
Last recorded166,812 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw99,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 SBV
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2010 166,812 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

All steering joints on front have slight play!

Battery insecure

Marker lights on N/S & O/S not working!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 162,406 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

battery flooring tray corroded through.

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

front number plate cracked.

harshness in final drive.

nearside front chassis tie bar mounting corroded away.

offside and nearside front top box marker lights broken.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 162,399 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

battery flooring tray corroded through.

exhaust tail pipe corroded.

front number plate cracked.

harshness in final drive.

nearside front chassis tie bar mounting corroded away.

offside and nearside front top box marker lights broken.

Pass 7 Jul 2007 153,542 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 153,542 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 May 2006 150,928 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 150,925 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front discs slightly worn

offside door mirror slightly deteriorated(taped up)

offside front upper position light lens damaged

offside rear side position marker light inoperative

slight deterioration of front number plate

slight play in nearside and offside wiper arm mountings

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw?

Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
7,254
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165
Registration plate lamp not working 158
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 119
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R916 SBV is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 99,075 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 Lw fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R916 SBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R916 SBV is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 5 May 1998.

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