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R363 DWS

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

169,974 mi
Last recorded169,974 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 DWS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 169,974 miles

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

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

offside headlight has water in it

Fail 3 Jul 2012 169,968 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bellhousing bolt insecure

offside headlight has water in it

offside rear brake grabbing

Pass 18 Jan 2012 161,513 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 153,581 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 153,575 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 145,162 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

wipers arm need setting

Fail 1 Feb 2011 145,162 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

wipers arm need setting

Pass 12 Oct 2010 142,381 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 142,381 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

front grill insecure

offside front seat retaining clip missing

Pass 9 Oct 2009 136,674 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 134,834 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 134,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 129,153 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 124,398 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 124,276 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 116,832 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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R363 DWS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R363 DWS, 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 R363 DWS registered?

R363 DWS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R363 DWS safe to buy?

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