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R37 BYG

1998 Ldv Convoy

Silver Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2012
Tests13 (5 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate38.5%

Mileage

221,466 mi
Last recorded221,466 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR37 BYG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2011 221,466 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 221,466 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 217,594 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 217,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 213,831 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 213,662 miles

Nearside Stop lamp insecure (1.3.2d)

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 206,530 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 204,184 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 199,316 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2006 199,314 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 199,313 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear facing seats,seat belts fitted insecure

Fail 25 Sep 2006 199,313 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

25per cent imbalance in front brakes

Fail 18 Sep 2006 199,313 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

Service 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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R37 BYG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Silver with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 38.5%.

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 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 R37 BYG, 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 R37 BYG registered?

R37 BYG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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