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R237 BUX

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

255,694 mi
Last recorded255,694 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 BUX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 255,694 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 255,694 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 255,504 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 255,504 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 251,447 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2010 251,447 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight damage to front registration pate n/s/f tyre wearing uneven possible run under inflated rear wheel arches starting to corrode at seat anchors slight corrosion o/s/f brake pipes and n/s/r brakepipes

Pass 17 Sep 2009 249,111 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 249,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2008 245,193 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 242,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 242,347 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 188,913 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 188,913 miles

Nearside Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.2)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

oil leak

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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R237 BUX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 R237 BUX, 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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R237 BUX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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