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R214 VLN

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

156,432 mi
Last recorded156,432 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB100,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR214 VLN
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 156,432 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 154,345 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 154,335 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2014 145,608 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 136,400 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 107,434 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 102,761 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,780 miles

n/s frount tyre wear inner eage

Pass 17 Jan 2009 82,959 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 65,968 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 54,288 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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
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R214 VLN is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 100,000 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R214 VLN, 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 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R214 VLN?

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What year was R214 VLN registered?

R214 VLN is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R214 VLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R214 VLN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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