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R238 AUJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2015
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

236,824 mi
Last recorded236,824 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 AUJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2015 236,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Nearside front tyre badly perished and cracked

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside front mud flap insecure

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Rear crossmember corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Wipers dont park

nearside rear tyre sidewall smooth

Pass 5 Aug 2014 232,801 miles

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

full exhaust system slightly deterioated

Pass 30 Jul 2013 230,026 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 230,026 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2012 219,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 219,049 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 207,155 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs corroded

general under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2010 202,547 miles

n/s/r seat missing

Fail 5 Mar 2010 202,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.1.6a)

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

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

Battery insecure

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 197,283 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

oil leak

steering box damp

Fail 11 Mar 2009 197,282 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

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

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

corrosion underneath vehicle

oil leak

steering box damp

Pass 20 Mar 2008 192,653 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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)

slight play in steering

Fail 28 Feb 2008 192,375 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Nearside Front Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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)

slight corrosion nearside rear suspension prescribed area

slight play in steering

Pass 7 Mar 2007 187,255 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 187,242 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Outer Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Offside Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.1.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Oil leak

all rear tyres worn low on tread

underside rusty and weak in places

Fail 22 Feb 2007 187,228 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.2.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.1.6a)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

slight differential oil leak

slight engine oil leak

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

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

offside front wheel slightly binding

offside rear outer tyre, nail in tread

Fail 16 Sep 2006 187,213 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Parking 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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R238 AUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R238 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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R238 AUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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