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R35 KAR

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,165 mi
Last recorded85,165 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 KAR
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 85,165 miles

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

both offside rear tyres are perishing

nearside rear inner tyre has bad cracking but no cords showing

Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,357 miles

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

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

all tyres have signs of perishing

oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2015 82,357 miles

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

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

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

all tyres have signs of perishing

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2014 80,083 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 80,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 77,862 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

n/s/f tyre scuffed/small cut to side wall

n/s/f wheel arch holded and corroded above wheel not in 30cm of areas.

n/s/r inner sill / chassis holded and corroded just in front of rear wheel not in 30cm of areas.

n/s/r tyre scuffed/ small cut to side wall.

n/s/r wheel arch holded and corroded not in 30cm of areas . can been seen inside vehicle and near wheels.

o/s outer sill corroded near spare wheel.

o/s/ outer sill holded and corroded below step not in 30cm of areas.

o/s/f wheel arch holded and corroded above wheel not in 30cm of areas.

Fail 11 Dec 2012 77,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

n/s/f tyre scuffed/small cut to side wall

n/s/f wheel arch holded and corroded above wheel not in 30cm of areas.

n/s/r inner sill / chassis holded and corroded just in front of rear wheel not in 30cm of areas.

n/s/r tyre scuffed/ small cut to side wall.

n/s/r wheel arch holded and corroded not in 30cm of areas . can been seen inside vehicle and near wheels.

o/s outer sill corroded near spare wheel.

o/s/ outer sill holded and corroded below step not in 30cm of areas.

o/s/f wheel arch holded and corroded above wheel not in 30cm of areas.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 74,382 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2010 69,979 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 69,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 67,194 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 61,306 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 54,267 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 54,267 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 48,275 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 33,494 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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R35 KAR is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R35 KAR, 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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R35 KAR is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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