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R136 DWL

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

111,562 mi
Last recorded111,562 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 DWL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2014 111,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery held in place but security not the best

Both front steps and along both sills have excessive corrosion,seriously affecting its strength but not within 30cm of the body mountings

Both rear wheel arches have excessive corrosion,seriously affecting its strength but not within 30cm of the body mountings

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper has excessive corrosion,seriously affecting its strength but not within 30cm of the body mountings

Tail pipe corroded

Wheelarch N/S/F has excessive corrosion,seriously affecting its strength but not within 30cm of the body mountings

Pass 30 Nov 2013 110,145 miles

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

corrosion close to battery

corrosion to floor near offside front spring mount

corrosion to floor near steering box

drivers seat rear mounting area corroded

nearside and offside front step area corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2013 110,145 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion close to battery

corrosion to floor near offside front spring mount

corrosion to floor near steering box

drivers seat rear mounting area corroded

nearside and offside front step area corroded

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2012 105,320 miles

metal brake pipe to load valve rusty

Fail 21 Nov 2012 105,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

metal brake pipe to load valve rusty

offside front seat loose

offside front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2011 101,485 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 101,483 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,164 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 99,163 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 92,184 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2009 92,141 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R136 DWL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R136 DWL, 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 R136 DWL registered?

R136 DWL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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