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R327 PHN

1998 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,363 mi
Last recorded82,363 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 PHN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 82,363 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 82,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 81,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Steering box slight seepage

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 80,207 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 79,147 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 77,694 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 77,684 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,109 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 75,459 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 75,459 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

footbrake pedal has excessive free travel.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 75,435 miles

n/s. head light image poor.

n/s/f. tyre starting to deteriorate.

slight play in both front king pins.

Fail 18 Mar 2019 75,435 miles

Fuel pipe leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively not covering large enough area. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s. headlight beam image poor.

n/s/f. tyre starting to deteriorate.

slight play in both front king pins.

Pass 26 Jun 2017 75,414 miles

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

both rear inner sills, behind road wheels, corroded.

n/s. washer jet faulty.

not all dashboard bulbs are illuminating.

o/s/f. and n/s/f. inner wings corroded.

o/s/f. inner wing corroded.

rear panel corroded, below step.

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,409 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

n/s/f. washer jet faulty.

not all dashboard bulbs working.

o/s/f. and n/s/f. inner wing panel corroded.

o/s/f. inner wing, battery tray area corroded.

o/s/r. and n/s/r. inner sills, behind road wheels corroded.

rear panel corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2016 75,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cab floor (5.2.6)

Rear under body sections corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 74,775 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 74,349 miles

front brake discs rusty

Pass 17 Sep 2011 72,702 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,715 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 69,733 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 68,034 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 62,948 miles

battery tray corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2006 60,102 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 60,102 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

N/S AND O/S HANDBRAKE CABLE OUTERS DAMAGED.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,671 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE BALANCE NSR FOOTBRAKE

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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R327 PHN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 R327 PHN, 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 R327 PHN registered?

R327 PHN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R327 PHN shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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