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R329 PHN

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,487 mi
Last recorded126,487 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 PHN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 126,487 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Mar 2025 124,698 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub slight play

Windscreen wiper blade defective clearing screen but badly worn linkage (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion close to steering box covered over

corrosion to inner sills.corrosion to rear inner arch .outside prescribed areas.

front inner arches repairs not to standard and covered over

water leak

Fail 4 Mar 2025 124,695 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured all badly done in battery area (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front hub slight play

Windscreen wiper blade defective clearing screen but badly worn linkage (3.4 (b) (i))

corrosion close to steering box covered over

corrosion to inner sills.corrosion to rear inner arch .outside prescribed areas.

front inner arches repairs not to standard and covered over

water leak

Pass 8 Dec 2023 121,972 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Inner wheel arch holed and corroded, not in a prescribed area

Offside Front Upper Inner wheel arch holed and corroded not in a prescribed area

Pass 23 Dec 2022 119,612 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside in several places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Inner wheel arch holed and corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2021 116,511 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lots of corrosion inner arches all outside prescribed areas

slight lift n/s king pin

water leak

wiring at battery poor

Fail 10 Dec 2021 116,511 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached nothing present (4.10 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively insecure falling out of body (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

lots of corrosion inner arches all outside prescribed areas

slight lift n/s king pin

water leak

wiring at battery poor

Pass 26 Nov 2020 112,733 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 107,922 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic pipe fouling propshaft

Fail 8 May 2019 107,922 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested pipe can not be inserted (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

plastic pipe fouling propshaft

Pass 16 May 2018 104,158 miles

Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately corrosion within prescribed area of mount no ball or electrics fitted (6.6.7)

n/s hub slight play and lift in king pin

removed part from exhaust in order to test

Fail 16 May 2018 104,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately corrosion within prescribed area of mount no ball or electrics fitted (6.6.7)

n/s hub slight play and lift in king pin

removed part from exhaust in order to test

Pass 26 May 2017 101,244 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 101,234 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 99,883 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 97,510 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 97,502 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside wheel arch slightly corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 94,070 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,862 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery insecure.

slight lift/play in both front king pins.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 85,676 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure.

slight play in nearside/offside king pins.

Pass 17 Mar 2011 80,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,547 miles

Battery insecure

Front number plate slightly cracked

Recommend replacement of nearside wiper blade.

Fail 16 Mar 2010 75,537 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Front number plate slightly cracked

Recommend replacement of nearside wiper blade.

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,212 miles

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

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

slight play in steering system.

Pass 11 Mar 2008 66,114 miles

Battery insecure

Front tyres scrubbing inner and outer edges.

Parking brake lever recommend adjustment.

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,641 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 60,624 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,015 miles

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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R329 PHN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R329 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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R329 PHN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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