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R809 GCA

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

180,112 mi
Last recorded180,112 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR809 GCA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 180,112 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 120,362 miles

Central Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp missing lense missing (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 115,043 miles

Cab corroded o/s/f

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end has slight play

Offside Front seat runners worn

Pass 24 Nov 2016 108,772 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

propshaft centre bearing worn

Fail 23 Nov 2016 108,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shackle bush (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

propshaft centre bearing worn

Pass 14 Nov 2015 102,798 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 102,789 miles

Offside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 96,542 miles

Battery box corroded.

Front brake discs worn.

Vehicle structure has slight corrossion.

Fail 18 Nov 2014 96,531 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

small cut in n/s rear outer tyre

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery area rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2014 95,377 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 94,724 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 90,128 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2007 90,128 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2005 76,979 miles

advise rear differential leaking oil

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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R809 GCA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R809 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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R809 GCA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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