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R273 BOC

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

139,301 mi
Last recorded139,301 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR273 BOC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 139,301 miles

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

front king pins have slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2018 139,301 miles

Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 139,205 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

various under body corrosion

vehicle body in poor condition

Fail 24 May 2017 139,203 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

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

various under body corrosion

vehicle body in poor condition

Pass 15 Mar 2016 139,099 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play KING PIN (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play KING PIN (2.2.B.1g)

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

VARIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION

Fail 4 Mar 2016 139,099 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER VEHICLE WHERE SEAT BOLTS TO FLOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play MARKED (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded WHEEL ARCH WHEN YOU OPEN THE DOOR (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired UNDER SEAT/ STEP NOT CONTINUOUS WELDING (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UNDER WHEEL ARCH NEAR SHOCK ABSORBER. ( MARKED ) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim NOT ON RIM PROPERLY AND METAL WIRES COMING OUT FROM IT (4.1.D.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play KING PIN (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play KING PIN (2.2.B.1g)

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

VARIOUS UNDERBODY CORROSION

Pass 5 Mar 2015 139,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 139,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 138,860 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 138,708 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 138,703 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 138,079 miles

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

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

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

Rear Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

battery insecure

Pass 9 Sep 2010 137,500 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 137,499 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 137,354 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 136,999 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2008 136,999 miles

Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2007 136,697 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

note viscous coupling on engine cooling fan is not in good working order which will cause overheating.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 136,109 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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R273 BOC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R273 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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R273 BOC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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