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R447 GFM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,298 mi
Last recorded109,298 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 GFM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 109,298 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced by shockabsorber top mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front play in king pin

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front play in king pin, not maintained with grease

Pass 6 Apr 2018 106,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

corrosion on offside inner wheel arche

Fail 5 Apr 2018 106,263 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside side discs (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner (3.5.1i)

corrosion on offside inner wheel arche

Pass 21 Mar 2017 102,902 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 99,720 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 95,830 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 92,415 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 88,723 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 85,463 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 81,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 76,974 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 72,737 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 66,923 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 66,923 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,977 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,432 miles

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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R447 GFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1998 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.8% with a typical mileage of 93,117 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R447 GFM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R447 GFM registered?

R447 GFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 May 1998.

Is R447 GFM safe to buy?

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