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S979 EOB

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,084 mi
Last recorded133,084 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB100,000 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS979 EOB
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 133,084 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearsidefront screen cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2011 133,082 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

nearsidefront screen cracked

Pass 1 Dec 2010 132,055 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front dics bad corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 132,055 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing (6.8.3)

Front Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front dics bad corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2009 125,821 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 125,738 miles

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

Centre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.12.1e)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

offside floor corroded drivers seat

rear nearside wheel arch inside seat bolt slight corroion

Pass 12 Nov 2008 117,959 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 117,959 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Inner Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 113,670 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 113,670 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 110,089 miles

Sliding door interior handle broken

Fail 31 Oct 2006 110,089 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Sliding door interior handle broken

Pass 9 Nov 2005 106,618 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 106,618 miles

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

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

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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S979 EOB is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S979 EOB, 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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S979 EOB is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 25 November 1998.

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