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R29 VOM

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,504 mi
Last recorded115,504 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 VOM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 115,504 miles

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded, not within prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill/step corroded, not within prescribed area

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear floor starting to corrode

Fail 4 May 2011 115,504 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches corroded, not within prescribed area

o/s/f inner sill/step corroded, not within prescribed area

rear brakes slightly out of balance

rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 23 Feb 2010 115,127 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/r floor corroded not within 30cm of prscribed area

o/s + n/s front brakes pipes starting to corrode (caliper to hose)

o/s/f door step corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

slight play in o/s + n/s front kingpins

slight play in steering box

Fail 23 Feb 2010 115,127 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front brake discs starting to corrode

n/s/r floor corroded not within 30cm of prscribed area

o/s + n/s front brakes pipes starting to corrode (caliper to hose)

o/s/f door step corroded not within 30cm of prescribed area

slight play in o/s + n/s front kingpins

slight play in steering box

Pass 20 Apr 2009 113,921 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 113,921 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 113,582 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 113,544 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to open fuel cap

Pass 30 Jan 2007 107,615 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 107,595 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight play in offside kingpin

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

stonechip in windscreen not in swept area A

Pass 19 Jan 2006 101,326 miles

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

surface corrosion on underside not excessive

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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R29 VOM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R29 VOM, 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 R29 VOM registered?

R29 VOM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R29 VOM safe to buy?

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