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R805 GCA

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,325 mi
Last recorded145,325 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 GCA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 145,325 miles

Advise all brake pipes have corrosion from vehicle standing

Advise small engine oil leak

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 145,003 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body has corrosion to various areas but not weakend or excessive at this time

unable to full assess brake pipes as coated in grease

Pass 6 Jun 2013 143,320 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Pass 15 May 2012 141,873 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front door mirror glass cracked

propshaft centre bearing mounting rubber unbonded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 141,283 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 141,264 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

corrision under side loading door runner

Fail 17 Jun 2010 141,227 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Propshaft component defective

corrision under side loading door runner

Pass 22 Jun 2009 140,008 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 140,008 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 136,358 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 136,281 miles

Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 118,401 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 118,400 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 101,557 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 101,557 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Track rod end deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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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R805 GCA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R805 GCA, 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 R805 GCA registered?

R805 GCA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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