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V785 DSS

2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,867 mi
Last recorded75,867 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw90,942 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV785 DSS
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year2000
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 75,867 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 75,213 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Steering box slight oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2008 61,888 miles

Propshaft component defective

Fail 27 Mar 2008 61,883 miles

Nearside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Pass 8 Mar 2007 54,088 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 54,083 miles

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

Centre Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Centre Front Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 44,587 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 44,586 miles

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

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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V785 DSS is a 2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 90,942 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 V785 DSS, 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 26 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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V785 DSS is a 2000 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 3 February 2000.

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