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R242 BUX

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,683 mi
Last recorded180,683 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 BUX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2012 180,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

general corrosion to underbody and chassis

wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Oct 2011 177,826 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s no plate lamp lens dirty restricting light

Fail 6 Oct 2011 177,826 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s no plate lamp lens dirty restricting light

Pass 23 Sep 2010 171,839 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in thick coating of underseal making inspection difficult

Fail 22 Sep 2010 171,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in thick coating of underseal making inspection difficult

Pass 25 Sep 2009 166,655 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 166,650 miles

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 161,390 miles

PANELLING AROUND O/S DASHBOARD,IS LOOSE.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 152,992 miles

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

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

vehicle has only 3 passenger seats fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2007 152,912 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

vehicle has only 3 passenger seats fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2006 142,251 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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R242 BUX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R242 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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R242 BUX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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