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S429 JRV

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

338,230 mi
Last recorded338,230 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB100,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS429 JRV
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 338,230 miles

BOTH REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES AND LSV TO AXLE FLEXI STARTING TO CORRODE

CORROSION TO FLOOR AROUND DRIVERS SEAT AND REAR OF FLOOR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION WILL REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON

MOVEMENT IN TOP STEERING COLUMN BUSH

O/S MIRROR GLASS STARTING TO DETERIATE

REAR SEATS TORN

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Fail 17 Aug 2007 338,212 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2007 338,191 miles

Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (6.7.2b)

Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Leaf spring eye defective (shackle) (2.4.B.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

BOTH REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES AND LSV TO AXLE FLEXI STARTING TO CORRODE

CORROSION TO FLOOR AROUND DRIVERS SEAT AND REAR FLOOR SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

O/S MIRROR GLASS STARTING TO DETERIATE

REAR SEATS TORN

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED AND WIPER LINKAGE WORN

Pass 13 Sep 2006 337,904 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 337,882 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2006 337,860 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

floor showing signs of heavy corrosion

wiper linkage badly worn

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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S429 JRV is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB 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 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 S429 JRV, 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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S429 JRV is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 8 September 1998.

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