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R470 LFM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,128 mi
Last recorded82,128 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR470 LFM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 82,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner arch slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jul 2013 78,950 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 78,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,384 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Dec 2011 72,384 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 63,349 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

front brake discs o/s and n/s inner surfaces, surface corrosion.

front brake pads o/s and n/s wearing low.

Pass 5 Dec 2009 51,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Dec 2009 51,433 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 49,010 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,495 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 46,931 miles

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

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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R470 LFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R470 LFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R470 LFM registered?

R470 LFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R470 LFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R470 LFM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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