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W278 SAH

2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,540 mi
Last recorded92,540 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB89,710 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW278 SAH
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 92,540 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 92,545 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 92,414 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 92,414 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 140,762 miles

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
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W278 SAH is a 2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 89,710 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 W278 SAH, 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 26 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 W278 SAH registered?

W278 SAH is a 2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 2 March 2000.

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