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R981 WWC

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,022 mi
Last recorded66,022 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB85,698 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 WWC
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td SWB
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 66,022 miles

slight lift in front suspension king pins

Fail 27 Jan 2014 66,020 miles

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

slight lift in front suspension king pins

Pass 1 Feb 2013 63,423 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 63,423 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,983 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,849 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 54,778 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 52,735 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 52,734 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 49,129 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 49,121 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 46,032 miles

both off side rear tyres just legal 1'6mm inner tyre side wall scrubed

Fail 16 Jan 2008 46,032 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both off side rear tyres just legal 1'6mm inner tyre side wall scrubed

Pass 9 Jan 2007 42,487 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 40,491 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 40,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside and offside front headlamps condensed but not effecting pattern. †nearside front king pin slight play.

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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R981 WWC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R981 WWC, 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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R981 WWC is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy Td SWB, first registered on 25 August 1997.

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