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R271 BOC

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,406 mi
Last recorded78,406 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 BOC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,406 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 78,406 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 68,418 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 68,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 61,579 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 61,579 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 59,326 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

battery loose

both front discs worn & corroded

both inner & outter sills corroded

both mirrors damaged

both rear arches corroded

damaged seat belt & resevor removed with seat

exhaust & brackets corroded & deterioated

n/s/f floor corroded behind seat

n/s/f king pin lift

o/s/f step holed

o/s/f tyre worn edge

spare wheel hanger corroded

underside of vehicle corroded front to rear

underside steering braking & suspension components corroded & deterioated

Fail 8 Jun 2012 59,326 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

battery loose

both front discs worn & corroded

both inner & outter sills corroded

both mirrors damaged

both rear arches corroded

exhaust & brackets corroded & deterioated

n/s/f floor corroded behind seat

n/s/f king pin lift

o/s/f step holed

o/s/f tyre worn edge

spare wheel hanger corroded

underside of vehicle corroded front to rear

underside steering braking & suspension components corroded & deterioated

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,162 miles

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f discs corroded & worn

n/s/f & o/s/f door mirrors damaged

n/s/f kingpin lift

n/s/r & o/s/r arches corroded

o/s/f inner arch corroded

rear no plate damaged

rear pannel corroded

rear step corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2011 58,162 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

n/s/f & o/s/f discs corroded & worn

n/s/f & o/s/f door mirrors damaged

n/s/f kingpin lift

n/s/r & o/s/r arches corroded

o/s/f inner arch corroded

rear no plate damaged

rear pannel corroded

rear step corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 56,725 miles

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

Oil leak

corrosion around battery tray

front discs corroded

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s middle seat resevor damaged

power steering pipes corroded

rear pannel corroded

spare wheel carier corroded

under side corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 55,327 miles

rear brake flexy ferrals corroded

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

brake comp valve corroded

n/s/f slight kingpin lift

oil leak pos power steering

Fail 2 Jul 2009 55,327 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body is excessively corroded seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of body mountings significantly reducing overall body security (6.5.9)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure chassis has loose or insecure fastenings between the frame and cross members making the vehicle dangerous (6.1.4)

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

brake comp valve corroded

n/s/f slight kingpin lift

oil leak pos power steering

rear brake flexy ferrals corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2008 53,979 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2007 52,091 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 52,091 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2006 50,804 miles

Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,804 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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R271 BOC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R271 BOC, 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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R271 BOC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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