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R248 TJU

1998 Ldv Convoy

Multi-colour Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

252,934 mi
Last recorded252,934 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 TJU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 252,934 miles

General corrosion under side of vehicle

Nearside Front King pin has slight play

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front King pin has slight play

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front by brake load sensor (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 248,650 miles

General corrosion under side of vehicle

Nearside Front King pin has slight free play

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

Offside Front King pin has slight free play

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear prop shaft U/J worn

Pass 6 Aug 2020 244,131 miles

Central Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

General corrosion under side of vehicle

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 237,106 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch and inner bumper (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine, dip stick (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced battery box (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside of vehicle showing signs of light surface corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 231,406 miles

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

oil leak from engine.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 231,402 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to caliper x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to master cylinder x2. (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from brake hose to caliper x2. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box. (2.3.3b)

oil leak from engine.

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 229,201 miles

Nearside Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Oil leak engine area ()

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 221,635 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

corrosion in o/s and n/s rear inner sills

Pass 7 Jun 2014 213,322 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 213,317 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 208,692 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 207,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 206,746 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 206,430 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 204,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 195,635 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 197,630 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 187,375 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 187,367 miles

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

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

O/s/r footbrake efficency close to limit.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 178,967 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 178,958 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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R248 TJU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Multi-colour with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R248 TJU, 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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R248 TJU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 April 1998.

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