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R297 PNK

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

88,947 mi
Last recorded88,947 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 PNK
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2010 88,947 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 88,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 80,419 miles

Centre Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 80,415 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

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

Centre Front Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

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

Offside Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 74,403 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 67,885 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 67,885 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Front Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Front Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 62,345 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 62,342 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

Front Driving control(s) clutch pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth. (6.8.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.C.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

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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R297 PNK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc 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 R297 PNK, 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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R297 PNK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 April 1998.

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