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R995 ADV

1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

77,131 mi
Last recorded77,131 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB94,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 ADV
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 77,131 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Feb 2013 77,098 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,518 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2012 75,518 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 74,596 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 74,596 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

front brake discs corroded

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Jan 2010 73,651 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2010 73,651 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 72,687 miles

advise windscreen

nsf kingpin lift

power steering fluid leak

Fail 19 Jan 2009 72,616 miles

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

advise windscreen

nsf kingpin lift

power steering fluid leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 70,694 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 70,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 70,756 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 69,032 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 69,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2005 67,899 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 67,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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)

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

battery insecure

nearside rear outer tyre--tear in sidewall but not deep enough to expose cords

offside rear outer tyre has large chunk of metal protuding from tread

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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R995 ADV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R995 ADV, 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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What year was R995 ADV registered?

R995 ADV is a 1997 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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