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W397 XVE

2000 Ldv Convoy

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests29 (14 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate48.3%

Mileage

108,662 mi
Last recorded108,662 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Ldv Convoy84,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 XVE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 15 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 108,662 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front repairs heavily coated with weather sealant

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively some grabbing (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 108,539 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 106,497 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both passenger seats ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift / play (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift / play (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

camper conversion

general wear steering / suspension in general

some repair and fittings poor

Fail 7 Feb 2018 106,298 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lens broken (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both passenger seats ()

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift / play (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush lift / play (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak ()

camper conversion

general wear steering / suspension in general

some repair and fittings poor

Pass 4 Apr 2017 98,276 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 98,264 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 93,758 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward joint (2.2.C.1c)

childrens seat fitted

converted vehicle (camper)

corrosion and poor repairs on and near prescribed areas and inner sill and closing panels

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

passenger seats removed prior to testing

some play steering system in general

underside areas including prescribed areas coated in undersealant

Fail 17 Mar 2016 93,731 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor near seat belt fitting (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Drag link end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rearward joint (2.2.C.1c)

childrens seat fitted

converted vehicle (camper)

corrosion and poor repairs on and near prescribed areas and inner sill and closing panels

metal pipes corroding includes brake pipes

some play steering system in general

underside areas including prescribed areas coated in undersealant

Fail 10 Mar 2016 93,606 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.6.6)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS RAIL UNDER BONNET (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.6.6)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH BY STEERING BOX MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting X MEMBER (6.6.6)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS VERY RUSTY

BOTH REAR INNER WHEEL ARCHES VERY RUSTY

OSR OUTER TYRE GETTING LOW

SLIGHT PLAY BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 85,346 miles

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

front tyre pressures low advise

o/s inner sill holed advise o/s rear inner wing holed and corroded advise o/s rear box section holed and corroded advise

o/s king pin has slight play advise

Fail 25 Mar 2015 85,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front tyre pressures low advise

o/s inner sill holed advise o/s rear inner wing holed and corroded advise o/s rear box section holed and corroded advise

o/s king pin has slight play advise

Pass 17 Mar 2014 84,102 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r inner tyre worn on edge

o/s/r outer body skin holed beneath bumper

warping present on front discs

Fail 17 Mar 2014 84,102 miles

Nearside Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

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

front brake discs in poor condition

o/s/r inner tyre worn on edge

o/s/r outer body skin holed beneath bumper

warping present on front discs

Pass 24 May 2013 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 22 May 2013 82,319 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2012 79,547 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 79,545 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 76,912 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 74,194 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 25 May 2010 74,194 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 70,960 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 69,701 miles

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SLIGHTLY ON OUTTER EDGE

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Fail 31 May 2007 69,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

N/S/F TYRE TREAD WORN SLIGHTLY ON OUTTER EDGE

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH KING PINS

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F WHEEL BEARING

Pass 9 Jun 2006 67,016 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 62,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2006 66,965 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 66,937 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Fail 15 Mar 2006 66,899 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

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

light oil covering on power steering pump.

slight flexing of floor around seat mount, passenger front seat ..

slight play in front king pins

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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W397 XVE is a 2000 Ldv Convoy in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 48.3%.

Across all 2000 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 84,188 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 Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W397 XVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W397 XVE is a 2000 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 15 June 2000.

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