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R38 DPW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,355 mi
Last recorded98,355 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 DPW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 98,355 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2014 96,989 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Apr 2014 96,989 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 95,918 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

frount wiper linkidge worn

Fail 26 Apr 2013 95,913 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

frount wiper linkidge worn

Pass 27 Apr 2012 93,811 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2012 93,800 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 92,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise attention to nsf outer tyre perished

advise attention to output of os headlamp

advise attention to slight rear brake inbalance

Fail 27 Apr 2011 92,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

advise attention to nsf outer tyre perished

advise attention to output of os headlamp

advise attention to slight rear brake inbalance

Pass 23 Apr 2010 89,084 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 89,063 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 86,372 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 86,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 84,069 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 84,058 miles

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 81,777 miles

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

stone chip to n/s part of screen within limits

Pass 14 Dec 2005 77,581 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

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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R38 DPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 R38 DPW, 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 R38 DPW registered?

R38 DPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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