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R234 HGE

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,247 mi
Last recorded89,247 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 HGE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 89,247 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 88,766 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 86,605 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 86,605 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

power steering belt slack

slight wear at n/s/f leaf spring .FRONT BUSH

van not turning off with key

Pass 4 May 2006 80,834 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 80,834 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

OFFSIDE REAR SEAT BELT CATCH BROKEN

battery insecure

nail in tyre

propshaft defective

Pass 5 May 2005 75,700 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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R234 HGE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue 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 HGE, 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 HGE registered?

R234 HGE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 April 1998.

Is R234 HGE safe to buy?

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