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R47 KFL

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,723 mi
Last recorded100,723 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw99,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR47 KFL
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D Lw
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 100,723 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 100,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 94,688 miles

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

dampness noticed around steering box

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jul 2007 94,688 miles

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

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

dampness noticed around steering box

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2006 82,914 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 82,912 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw?

Based on 2,301 MOT tests across 396 vehicles.

60.8%
Pass Rate
7,254
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
396
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 170
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165
Registration plate lamp not working 158
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 119
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R47 KFL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 57.1% with a typical mileage of 99,075 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 D Lw fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R47 KFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R47 KFL registered?

R47 KFL is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D Lw, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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