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R899 BOF

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,274 mi
Last recorded100,274 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw96,954 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 BOF
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy Td Lw
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 100,274 miles

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing play ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 100,274 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Central Play in propshaft centre bearing play ()

Pass 5 Dec 2009 56,206 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 56,206 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

O/S DOOR STEP CORRODED

REAR CROSS MEMBER CORRODED

Pass 20 Dec 2008 52,867 miles

o/s/f floor starting to corroed

Fail 15 Dec 2008 52,866 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 50,858 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 45,954 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 45,939 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

O/S REAR INNER TYRE FLAT

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 42,045 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 42,045 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw?

Based on 767 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.

63.5%
Pass Rate
6,432
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
139
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 57
Brake pipe excessively corroded 54
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 51
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 47
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
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R899 BOF is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 96,954 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 Td Lw fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 57 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R899 BOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R899 BOF is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy Td Lw, first registered on 1 July 1998.

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