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P256 MSG

1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

125,164 mi
Last recorded125,164 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB101,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP256 MSG
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2010 125,164 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis main member corroded (6.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 122,997 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 122,996 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 2 May 2007 120,115 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 120,037 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 116,666 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 116,647 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front brake inner pad worn more than outer pad (uneven wear)

offside rear inner tyre flat and both offside rear tyre treads low ( 2 mm)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 116,596 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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

nail in tyre

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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P256 MSG is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.9% with a typical mileage of 101,138 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 P256 MSG, 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 30 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 P256 MSG registered?

P256 MSG is a 1996 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 17 December 1996.

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