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R478 GWW

1998 Ldv Convoy

Black Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

88,751 mi
Last recorded88,751 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 GWW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 88,751 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 88,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 85,068 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

one of four screen jets inop.

saloon hand rail not fully secure.

Fail 24 Aug 2009 85,068 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

one of four sceen washers inoperative.

saloon hand rail not fully secure.

Fail 14 Aug 2009 85,066 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

one of four sceen washers inoperative.

saloon hand rail not fully secure.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

windscreen marked.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 78,898 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

windscreen marked.

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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R478 GWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Black with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R478 GWW, 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 R478 GWW registered?

R478 GWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R478 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 GWW shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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