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R971 DHB

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

169,310 mi
Last recorded169,310 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw100,770 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 DHB
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2009 169,310 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 169,302 miles

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)

Fail 22 Sep 2009 169,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 158,660 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 158,651 miles

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)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 158,638 miles

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.

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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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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R971 DHB is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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