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R158 KAE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

100,321 mi
Last recorded100,321 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 KAE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 100,321 miles

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 100,314 miles

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam such that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Cab steps insecure corroded (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 100,184 miles

Both front tyres cracking between treads

Offside Front King pin has lift

Underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2018 100,175 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Both front tyres cracking between treads

Offside Front King pin has lift

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,042 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FERRULES CORRODED (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in inner trye

Oil leak

VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Fail 24 Aug 2017 100,039 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL FERRULES CORRODED (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Nail in inner trye

Oil leak

VEHICLE HEAVILY CORRODED

Pass 11 Aug 2016 99,906 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jul 2016 99,897 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear step (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 99,639 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 99,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 99,255 miles

lift on offsde front kingpin

Fail 11 Aug 2014 99,214 miles

Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lift on offsde front kingpin

Pass 26 Sep 2013 98,409 miles

handbrake cable detiorating

offside front floor corroding

steel brake pipes corroding at front brake callipers

wear in offside front kingpin

Fail 20 Sep 2013 98,375 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

handbrake cable detiorating

offside front floor corroding

steel brake pipes corroding at front brake callipers

wear in offside front kingpin

Pass 4 Aug 2012 97,196 miles

lift on front kingpins

Fail 27 Jul 2012 97,177 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lift on front kingpins

Pass 14 May 2011 96,858 miles

front registration plate detiorating

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 May 2011 96,830 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front registration plate detiorating

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 May 2010 96,037 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 96,009 miles

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 95,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise n/s mirror damaged

Fail 3 Apr 2009 95,157 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

advise n/s mirror damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2008 93,049 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 90,915 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2006 90,915 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R158 KAE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R158 KAE, 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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R158 KAE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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