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R226 BOC

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

98,196 mi
Last recorded98,196 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 BOC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 98,196 miles

N/s/r inner tyre wearing low in centre of tread.

O/s and n/s king pins worn near limit

O/s/f spring front and rear spring eye and shackle upper bushes deteriorated.

Slight free movement in both rear hub bearings.

Fail 31 May 2008 98,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

N/s/r inner tyre wearing low in centre of tread.

O/s and n/s king pins worn near limit

O/s/f spring front and rear spring eye and shackle upper bushes deteriorated.

Slight free movement in both rear hub bearings.

Pass 10 May 2007 92,478 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 92,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Battery unsecure.

Slight movement in both king pins and front hub bearings.

Fail 27 Jul 2006 92,251 miles

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

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

FRONT CALIPER PISTONS SIEZED

FRONT TYRES WORN OUTER EDGES

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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R226 BOC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R226 BOC, 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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R226 BOC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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