MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,310 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all leaf spring mounting bushes are wearing
both sides front brake caliper metal brake pipes corroding
centre exhaust box forward joint in poor condition
front brake discs in poor condition
n/s/f anti roll bar link lower joint worn
n/s/f shock absorber upper mounting bush worn
nearside track rod end securing bolt heavily corroded
o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes (over axle) corroding
o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber prescribed areas corroding
o/s/r registration plate bulb holder in poor condition
oil leaks
rear step damaged
rear tyres wearing low on tread
slight oil damp o/s/r brake backplate
various body panels damaged
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)
Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)
Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
offside rear outer wheel rim damaged
rear step bent
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)
Lower Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)
Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)
Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
rear step and bumper damaged
slight play in steering box
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)
How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw?
Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R971 DHB is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 100,770 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 R971 DHB, 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 29 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R971 DHB registered?
R971 DHB is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 31 October 1997.
Is R971 DHB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R971 DHB shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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