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R205 GFU

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,669 mi
Last recorded85,669 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB103,005 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 GFU
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td LWB
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 85,669 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 85,669 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,821 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp

spare wheel carier retained with cable ties

Pass 20 Jul 2006 73,364 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 73,364 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2006 73,325 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2005 71,468 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 71,416 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

oil leaking from n/s/r hub

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB?

Based on 49,770 MOT tests across 5,007 vehicles.

66.1%
Pass Rate
5,925
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
5,007
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,695
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,472
Registration plate lamp not working 2,086
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,015
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,837
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R205 GFU is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 103,005 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 Td LWB fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,695 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R205 GFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R205 GFU registered?

R205 GFU is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td LWB, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R205 GFU safe to buy?

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