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R39 DPW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

60,033 mi
Last recorded60,033 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 DPW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,033 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

surface cracks in front tyre tred

Pass 28 May 2013 58,569 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2013 58,566 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 55,896 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 55,855 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 54,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,658 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

off side outer sill slight damage

rear inner valance rusty

Fail 14 Jan 2010 52,619 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

off side outer sill slight damage

rear inner valance rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2009 51,397 miles

floor and sills rusty in places

off side outer sill slight damage

windscreen has slight damage

Fail 20 Jan 2009 51,397 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

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

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

floor and sills rusty in places

windscreen has slight damage

Pass 21 Jan 2008 50,085 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

exhaust system and mountings rusty

off side sill damaged

rear brake balance poor near side slow?

Fail 18 Jan 2008 50,085 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Brake performance not tested (3.8)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

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

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.4) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

exhaust system and mountings rusty

off side sill damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2007 48,302 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

exhaust mountings rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2007 48,302 miles

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

exhaust mountings rusty

Pass 16 Jan 2006 46,724 miles

near side front suspension leaf spring.

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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R39 DPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R39 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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R39 DPW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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