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R398 TKX

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

77,352 mi
Last recorded77,352 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 TKX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2015 77,352 miles

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 73,678 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

cross member under engine corroded on ends

Fail 12 Mar 2014 73,678 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

cross member under engine corroded on ends

Pass 20 Mar 2013 71,319 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear inner tyre worn on edge

Fail 20 Mar 2013 71,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside rear inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 13 Mar 2012 68,819 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside seat base pad poor

offside front wing damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2012 68,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside seat base pad poor

offside front wing damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2011 65,880 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

fuel tank damp

Fail 15 Mar 2011 65,880 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

fuel tank damp

Pass 23 Mar 2010 63,569 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 63,569 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

brake disc worn on front

front number plate cracked

windscreen washer need redirecting

Pass 4 Mar 2009 62,318 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 60,197 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 60,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,750 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r steel mud wings not fully secure

wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Feb 2007 55,743 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both n/s/r tyres low tread

both rear wings split on inner side (secure)

o/s/r outer tyre low tread

wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,000 miles

front antiroll bar o/s main bush worn

front brake pads getting low

n/s washer jet partially blocked

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

wiper linkage worn

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 TKX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc 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 R398 TKX, 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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R398 TKX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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