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R235 DKO

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

89,337 mi
Last recorded89,337 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 89,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

drivers door difficult to open

exhaust system very rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

lift in off side and near side front king pin joints

sills,floor,chassis rails and cross members very rusty

windscreen chipped

Fail 3 Jun 2013 89,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

drivers door difficult to open

exhaust system very rusty

lift in off side and near side front king pin joints

sills,floor,chassis rails and cross members very rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2012 85,778 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

near side wing damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2011 82,939 miles

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear outer tyre only 6 ply

Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,939 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear outer tyre only 6 ply

Pass 18 Jun 2010 79,969 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

near side rear outer tyre only 6 ply

Fail 10 Jun 2010 79,859 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front chassis rails rusty

rear floor and cross member rusty

Pass 24 Jun 2009 76,496 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

front wiper spindles / linkage worn.

Fail 19 Jun 2009 76,482 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.2)

front wiper spindles / linkage worn.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 74,008 miles

exhaust rubber mounting cracked

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2008 74,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale inoperative (1.1.6e)

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

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

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2007 69,974 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

near side rear outer tyre 6ply

power steering pipe on steering box rusty

rear floor by shockabsorber top mountings rusty

slight marks on wind screen

starter noisey?

Fail 4 Jun 2007 69,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

exhaust smokey

near side rear outer tyre 6 ply

off side and near side front pads worn, and discs worn and very corroded

power steering pipe on box rusty

rear floor above shockabsorber top mountings rusted

starter noisey

windscreen has marks on off side

Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,323 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

front brake balance close to maximum limit

wiper linkage worn

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 DKO 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 R235 DKO, 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 DKO is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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