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R212 GFU

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

109,451 mi
Last recorded109,451 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 GFU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2018 109,451 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake cable insecure bracket (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Power steering component leaking steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 107,442 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2017 107,348 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2016 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs badly pitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 100,891 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 100,830 miles

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 99,214 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 98,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

no n/s seat fitted at time of test

Fail 27 Jun 2013 98,389 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

Front chassis corroded

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

Nearside front sill corroded

Nearside rear chassis slightly corroded

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

Offside rear chassis slightly corroded

Oil leak

Fail 8 Nov 2012 98,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all front brake pipes to front calipers painted white

floor under seat slightly corroded

n/s/f step corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 94,723 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 933,339 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 93,299 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 90,192 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 9 Oct 2009 90,191 miles

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,338 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2008 86,335 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 83,047 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 83,046 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.1.B.7)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

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

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

slight noise from front wheel bearings

Pass 12 Oct 2005 77,255 miles

interior lights not working

propshaft defective

Fail 7 Oct 2005 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Driver's view to front impaired by damage (6.9.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

interior lights not working

propshaft defective

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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R212 GFU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R212 GFU, 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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R212 GFU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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