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R221 HWW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

93,871 mi
Last recorded93,871 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR221 HWW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2014 93,871 miles

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

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

condition of nearside rear light lense .

couple of rear seat belts (slow retraction in operation) .

general condition of vehicle body .

genral condition of rear suspension components (rusty) .

Fail 6 Nov 2014 93,871 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

condition of nearside rear light lense .

couple of rear seat belts (slow retraction in operation) .

general condition of vehicle body .

genral condition of rear suspension components (rusty) .

Pass 12 Nov 2013 93,532 miles

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

battery is strapped in .

both sides non supportive panel sections heavily corrodded . front & rear panel sections corrodded to excess not considered to be supportive panelling .

centre support propshaft mount is worn to excess .

damage to nearside rear lamp unit .

offside non supportive panel section is corrodded to excess .

plated repair to offside front floor section on inside of vehicle .

under bonnett - support panelling for battery is corrodded to excess. corrossion at offside front inner wing section just outside servo mounting prescribed area .

vehicle body shell is heavily corrodded offside front wheel arch area is heavily corrodded - nearside front wheel arch area is corrodded to excess .

Fail 1 Nov 2013 93,511 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

both sides front brake discs inner surfaces heavily corrodded reducing braking area . both sides front brake pads wearing thin .

both sides non supportive panel sections heavily corrodded . front & rear panel sections corrodded to excess not considered to be supportive panelling .

centre support propshaft mount is worn to excess .

damage to nearside rear lamp unit .

under bonnett - support panelling for battery is corrodded to excess. corrossion at offside front inner wing section just outside servo mounting prescribed area .

vehicle body shell is heavily corrodded offside front wheel arch area is heavily corrodded - nearside front wheel arch area is corrodded to excess .

Pass 5 Sep 2012 92,649 miles

front pads low

rear cross member corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2012 92,570 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

chassi rusty

front pads low

rear cross member corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 91,529 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,447 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 89,845 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 89,766 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 87,189 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 87,088 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.1.B.2c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 83,376 miles

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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R221 HWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R221 HWW, 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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R221 HWW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 July 1998.

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