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V543 GCS

1999 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

61,843 mi
Last recorded61,843 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw91,517 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV543 GCS
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 61,843 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 61,843 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 51,259 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 51,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 50,910 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Apr 2007 50,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 52,060 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 51,877 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

chassis number on vehicle different to log book presenter informed

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,083 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw?

Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
7,254
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165
Registration plate lamp not working 158
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 119
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V543 GCS is a 1999 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 91,517 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 Lw fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V543 GCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V543 GCS is a 1999 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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