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R363 SLY

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,502 mi
Last recorded98,502 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2019 98,502 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Cab steps insecure rusty (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread very dirty (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 92,569 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 92,569 miles

Battery insecure both (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 90,754 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section going to load valve, from valve to flexi and also across rear axle to both n/s/f & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

various areas of holed corrosion to cab floor outside of prescribed areas,

Fail 18 Nov 2016 90,754 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 small section on front calipers (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking injector end bung off bleed off pipes (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired n/s r , patch near shock mounting has not been welded across the top (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear section going to load valve, from valve to flexi and also across rear axle to both n/s/f & o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

various areas of holed corrosion to cab floor outside of prescribed areas,

Pass 4 Dec 2015 88,450 miles

some play in front wheel bearings

some rear metal brake pipes rusting

Pass 9 Dec 2014 85,589 miles

near side rear chassis rail fracturing / corroding on both sides

several other metal brake pipes rusting in places

Fail 29 Nov 2014 85,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

near side rear chassis rail fracturing / corroding on both sides

several other metal brake pipes rusting in places

Pass 10 Dec 2013 79,551 miles

several metal brake pipes badly rusting

Pass 13 Dec 2012 75,839 miles

near side rear tyres wearing close to limits

off side front metal brake pipes rusting

some play in off side and near side front kingpins

some play in steering mechanism

Pass 17 Dec 2011 70,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 69,245 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 66,239 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,712 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 60,425 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,133 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 SLY 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 75%.

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 SLY, 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 SLY registered?

R363 SLY is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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