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S81 MEF

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

215,413 mi
Last recorded215,413 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB100,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS81 MEF
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 215,413 miles

seats removed to bring to down to class 4

Fail 17 Aug 2011 215,413 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 203,877 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 203,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

rear diff excessively corroded

seats have been taking out leaving only 8 passanger seats

Pass 3 Mar 2009 188,557 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2009 188,557 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2007 173,159 miles

nearside rear door bottom latch not closing in striker plate

nearside sliding door interior handle cracked door opens from inside

Fail 13 Dec 2007 173,158 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

nearside inner front brake pad thickness getting low

nearside rear door bottom latch not closing in striker plate

Pass 8 Dec 2006 158,653 miles

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

advise early signs of corosion against n/s front seat floor mount

Fail 7 Dec 2006 158,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2005 139,901 miles

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

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

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

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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S81 MEF is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S81 MEF, 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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S81 MEF is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 12 October 1998.

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