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P126 GVU

1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,944 mi
Last recorded54,944 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB75,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 GVU
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D SWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2007 54,944 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 54,655 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 46,883 miles

off side front tyre badly worne on outer edge.

Fail 3 Aug 2006 46,880 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

off side front tyre badly worne on outer edge.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 42,255 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 42,255 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB?

Based on 12,765 MOT tests across 1,693 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
5,848
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 864
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 705
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 667
Registration plate lamp not working 553
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 516
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P126 GVU is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.9% with a typical mileage of 75,758 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 SWB fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 864 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P126 GVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P126 GVU registered?

P126 GVU is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D SWB, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P126 GVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P126 GVU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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