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R235 AUJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,629 mi
Last recorded144,629 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 AUJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 144,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 143,904 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 143,904 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed sliding door (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 142,702 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 142,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm outer edge (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Entrance/exit step deteriorated to the extent that it is likely to be a trip hazard or cause injury. (6.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 139,752 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 139,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 136,428 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak off engine?n/s front w/screen chipped,play in both front king pins[need greasing]

Fail 19 Aug 2014 136,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leak off engine?n/s front w/screen chipped,play in both front king pins[need greasing]

Pass 8 Aug 2013 133,787 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Aug 2013 133,787 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 128,700 miles

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

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

batterys loose

number plate lights dull

Fail 30 Jul 2012 128,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear window(s) not made of safety glass, or from safety glazing (on or after 1st June 1978) (6.9.7b)

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

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

batterys loose

number plate lights dull

Pass 22 Jul 2011 125,137 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight crack in front near side screen

spear wheel flate

steering column signs movement side to side

Fail 20 Jul 2011 125,134 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight crack in front near side screen

spear wheel flate

steering column signs movement side to side

Pass 23 Jul 2010 121,828 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)

n/s h/light image poor,oil leak off engine.

n/s rear side trim insecure,front screen chipped,body damaged n/s rear, jack insec front!ure under passenger seat

Fail 22 Jul 2010 121,828 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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)

n/s h/light image poor,oil leak off engine.

n/s rear side trim insecure,front screen chipped,body damaged n/s rear, jack insec front!ure under passenger seat

Pass 22 Jul 2009 118,098 miles

n/s/f screen chipped

Fail 22 Jul 2009 118,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (6.1.2)

n/s/f screen chipped

Pass 17 Jul 2008 115,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 114,241 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 114,241 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.4)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 112,963 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 112,963 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake warning light not working

Pass 30 Jun 2005 110,474 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 110,459 miles

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

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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R235 AUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R235 AUJ, 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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R235 AUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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