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R249 HHS

1998 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,641 mi
Last recorded90,641 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 HHS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2009 90,641 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 80,825 miles

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

corrosion throughout floor pan

door steps corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2008 80,819 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion throughout floor pan

door steps corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 78,518 miles

slight lift n/s/f king pin

Fail 6 Dec 2006 78,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,521 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 75,518 miles

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

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

battery insecure

slight lift in king pins

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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R249 HHS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R249 HHS, 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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What year was R249 HHS registered?

R249 HHS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R249 HHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 HHS shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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