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R398 CJW

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,452 mi
Last recorded143,452 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 CJW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 143,452 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 12 May 2016 141,234 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 141,234 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 140,032 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 140,032 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 139,103 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2012 139,095 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 137,686 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2009 136,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 136,573 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 134,175 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 134,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 131,255 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 127,556 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 122,752 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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R398 CJW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 97,040 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 R398 CJW, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R398 CJW registered?

R398 CJW is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R398 CJW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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