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R243 WYD

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests20 (9 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate45%

Mileage

134,967 mi
Last recorded134,967 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR243 WYD
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 11 fail
Fail 21 Feb 2019 134,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks inside the rear of the van offside & near side (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks tow bar (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring inadequately secured rear towbar (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2017 134,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint under reservoir excessively wet (2.3.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned has to be centre or offside (1.3.2a)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Body has slight corrosion holed on top of both rear wheel boxes (6.1.B.2)

Front Upper registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

vacuum pipe loose onto egr

Pass 3 Jul 2014 128,722 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 128,722 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 127,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux drive belt worn

n/s/f exhaust mount worn

pas pipe damp n/s/f

play in clutch pedal bush

rear axle has slight oil leak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 127,425 miles

Centre Glazing/screen/partition cracked or damaged which presents a danger to any person on the vehicle. (6.9.3)

Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

aux drive belt worn

n/s/f exhaust mount worn

pas pipe damp n/s/f

play in clutch pedal bush

rear axle has slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 125,120 miles

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Fail 26 Jun 2012 125,060 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

offside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 17 Mar 2011 120,534 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust end pipe rusty

rear seat belt stalk cover broken

rear step damaged

side door damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2011 120,534 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust end pipe rusty

rear seat belt stalk cover broken

rear step damaged

side door damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2010 116,105 miles

diff oil leak

nearside front king pin worn

offside front bump stop missing

Fail 8 Mar 2010 116,105 miles

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

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

Offside Front Driving control(s) defective due to rubbish likely to interfere with the proper control of the vehicle. (6.8.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

diff oil leak

front pads low

nearside front king pin worn

offside front bump stop missing

Pass 9 Mar 2009 105,423 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2009 104,632 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 98,016 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 97,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicle structure (5.1.B.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 93,127 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 93,123 miles

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

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

nearside rear inner tyre low pressure

Pass 28 Feb 2006 86,190 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 86,190 miles

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

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

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

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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R243 WYD is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45%.

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 R243 WYD, 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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R243 WYD is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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