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R285 OOK

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,599 mi
Last recorded98,599 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 OOK
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 98,599 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 98,599 miles

Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 88,020 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2011 88,002 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 81,518 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 14 Mar 2009 72,610 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 64,937 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper poor condition

some corrosion near o/s/r damper

Fail 15 Feb 2008 64,937 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s wiper poor condition

some corrosion near o/s/r damper

Pass 8 Mar 2007 58,755 miles

see orignal advisories

Fail 6 Mar 2007 58,742 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside and nearside front king pins have some lift and play

offside front indicator has water present inside lamp

offside rear inner tyre has nail or other object buried in tread

some free play at steering wheel

Pass 8 Mar 2006 51,416 miles

see origional advisory sheet no. 792060266075

some rear brake imbalance and on limits

Fail 1 Mar 2006 51,377 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front brake disc corroded

nearside front shock absorber top bushes worn

offside front indicator unit partially full of water

offside front king pin some play

slight steering free play at steering wheel

some light scraping to windscreen

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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R285 OOK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R285 OOK, 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 R285 OOK registered?

R285 OOK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R285 OOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 OOK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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