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S208 RJU

1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB

Orange Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

180,047 mi
Last recorded180,047 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB100,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 RJU
MakeLdv
Model400 Convoy D LWB
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 180,047 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Mar 2010 180,045 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Mar 2009 178,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

crack in front number plate

floor has been plated from the in side unable to check welding

unable to check welding due to seam sealer and thick paint

Fail 4 Mar 2009 178,765 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

crack in front number plate

floor has been plated from the in side unable to check welding

Pass 22 Feb 2008 175,632 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2008 175,632 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2007 170,115 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 165,805 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2005 165,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

How Reliable is the Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB?

Based on 76,532 MOT tests across 9,760 vehicles.

64.6%
Pass Rate
5,649
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
9,760
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,642
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,445
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,370
Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering 3,260
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 3,041
Full Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB reliability report

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S208 RJU is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB in Orange with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 100,000 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 LWB fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 4,642 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S208 RJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S208 RJU is a 1998 Ldv 400 Convoy D LWB, first registered on 3 December 1998.

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