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R234 DYG

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,399 mi
Last recorded117,399 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 DYG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2009 117,399 miles

Rear bumper insecure

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 117,395 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 14 May 2008 112,019 miles

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear bumper insecure

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

Fail 7 May 2008 112,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 16 May 2007 108,185 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear bumper insecure

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 101,120 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 101,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Steering box damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

rear brakes pipes silghty pitted

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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R234 DYG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R234 DYG, 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 R234 DYG registered?

R234 DYG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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