MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,453 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front screen cracked.
offside front too rear brake pipe too load sensor valve corrded.
power steering pipe slightly damp.
slight oil leak from steering box.
slight play in both front wheel bearings.
slight play in offside front kin pins.
Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R253 DNF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R253 DNF, 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 R253 DNF registered?
R253 DNF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 July 1998.
Is R253 DNF safe to buy?
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