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S537 BTL

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

182,291 mi
Last recorded182,291 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB100,000 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS537 BTL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2007 182,291 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 182,282 miles

Front Driver's view to side impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 Jan 2007 171,255 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 171,255 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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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S537 BTL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S537 BTL, 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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What year was S537 BTL registered?

S537 BTL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 15 October 1998.

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