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R331 OOB

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,749 mi
Last recorded69,749 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 OOB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,749 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside side loading door step corroded + fractured around underbody step mounting points

Fail 18 Aug 2010 69,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside side loading door step corroded + fractured around underbody step mounting points

Pass 15 Dec 2009 67,957 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 67,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 64,347 miles

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Fail 3 Dec 2008 64,338 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Axle beam has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

o/s front tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Dec 2007 61,426 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 61,358 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.8.A.2c)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.8.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has the tread recut (4.1.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 56,930 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 56,906 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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R331 OOB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R331 OOB, 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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R331 OOB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 14 July 1998.

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