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R997 FOJ

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,306 mi
Last recorded71,306 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB100,000 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR997 FOJ
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,306 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 71,306 miles

Centre Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut missing (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

battery loose

Pass 4 Mar 2008 65,611 miles

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass faded

Fail 21 Feb 2008 65,611 miles

Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror glass faded

Pass 13 Jun 2007 54,907 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Jun 2007 54,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jun 2006 42,694 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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R997 FOJ is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 100,000 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 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R997 FOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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R997 FOJ is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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