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S534 TEW

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,467 mi
Last recorded153,467 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB100,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 TEW
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2009 153,467 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

bonnet and bodywork badly rusted

front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear floor corroded but no seats fitted on that side

offside kingpin assembly worn

windscreen wipers and linkage worn

Fail 10 Jun 2009 153,439 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

bonnet and bodywork badly rusted

front brake pipes corroded

nearside rear floor corroded but no seats fitted on that side

offside kingpin assembly worn

windscreen wipers and linkage worn

Pass 25 Nov 2008 143,806 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 142,932 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 128,402 miles

o/s/r outer tyre worn on outside edge

rear seat belts slow to retract

sliding door handle broken

Fail 7 Nov 2007 127,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

o/s/r outer tyre worn on outside edge

rear seat belts slow to retract

sliding door handle broken

Pass 23 Nov 2006 114,527 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 114,151 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s and o/s king pins on maximum lift

Pass 15 Nov 2005 100,256 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 100,256 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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S534 TEW is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S534 TEW, 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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S534 TEW is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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