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R275 WYD

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,459 mi
Last recorded98,459 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 WYD
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2011 98,459 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 14 Sep 2011 98,459 miles

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

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

o/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,930 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2010 97,930 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 93,401 miles

Excessive oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 93,400 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Excessive oil leak

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 90,128 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2008 90,078 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2007 88,766 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 88,758 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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

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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R275 WYD is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R275 WYD, 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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R275 WYD is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 March 1998.

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