MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,630 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS
rear cross member coroded to excess and other areas are corroded but not bad enought to fail mot at time of test
side door step light not working
some head rests damaged
some seat backs damaged & torn with rubbish stufed inside which could affect the operation of the seat belts
diff oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.4)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
diff oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
BATTERY NOT CLAMPED DOWN
BOTH FRONT BUMP STOP RUBBERS MISSING
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN
CORROSION TO BOTH REAR SPING FRONT ANCHOR BRACKETS
DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING ADVISE TO CHECK LEVEL OF DIFF
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED AND TAIL PIPE STARTING TO CRUMBLE
MOVEMENT IN BOTH KING PINS
N/S/F SPRING REAR EYE BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT
O/S MIRROR GLASS STARTING TO DETERIATE
O/S/F SHOCK TOP BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
REAR STEP CORRODED AND BROKEN N/S COULD COLLAPSE SHOULD SOMEONE STAND ON IT ADVISE REPLACEMENT OR REMOVAL
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR SPRING BUSHES
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH
STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL
VARIOUS REAR SEAT HEAD RESTS DAMAGED AND SEAT COVERINGS TORN
WIPER LINKAGE WORN
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
BATTERY NOT CLAMPED DOWN
BOTH FRONT BUMP STOP RUBBERS MISSING
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN
CORROSION TO BOTH REAR SPING FRONT ANCHOR BRACKETS
DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING ADVISE TO CHECK LEVEL OF DIFF
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED AND TAIL PIPE STARTING TO CRUMBLE
MOVEMENT IN BOTH KING PINS
N/S/F SPRING REAR EYE BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT
O/S MIRROR GLASS STARTING TO DETERIATE
O/S/F SHOCK TOP BUSH HAS SLIGHT MOVEMENT
O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
REAR STEP CORRODED AND BROKEN N/S COULD COLLAPSE SHOULD SOMEONE STAND ON IT ADVISE REPLACEMENT OR REMOVAL
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR SPRING BUSHES
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH
STEERING DAMPER HAS SLIGHT MISTING OF OIL
VARIOUS REAR SEAT HEAD RESTS DAMAGED AND SEAT COVERINGS TORN
WIPER LINKAGE WORN
Brake pipe lock to lock check stretches a brake pipe (2.2.D.1b)
Leaf spring eye defective (anchor) (2.4.B.1b)
Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)
Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)
Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)
Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a) DANGEROUS
BATTERY NOT CLAMPED DOWN
BOTH FRONT SPRING BUMP STOP RUBBERS ARE MISSING ADVISE REPLACEMENT
CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER WORN
CORROSION TO BOTH REAR SPRING FRONT HANGER MOUNTING POINTS
DIFF PINION SEAL LEAKING
EXHAUST SYSTEM HEAVILY CORRODED AND TAIL PIPE END STARTING TO CRUMBLE
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)
MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS N/S IS WORSE AND CLOSE TO LIMIT ADVISE GREASE UP
O/S MIRROR GLASS STARTING TO DETERIATE
O/S TRACK ROD END RUBBER BOOT SPLIT ADVISE REPLACEMENT WITH NEW TRACK ROD
O/S/F TYRE IS WORN ON INNER EDGE CAUSED BY TRACK ROD BEING BENT
REAR STEP DAMAGED AND BROKEN COULD COLLAPSE SHOULD SOMEONE STAND ON IT ADVISE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S/F SHOCK TOP BUSH
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN REAR SPRING BUSHES
SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN TOP BUSH
VARIOUS REAR SEAT HEAD RESTS DAMAGED AND REAR SEAT FABRIC TORN EXPOSING FRAME
WIPER LINKAGE IS WORN
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Leaf spring shackle pin not correctly positioned (2.4.B.3a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R3 BGS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 36.4%.
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 R3 BGS, 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 R3 BGS registered?
R3 BGS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R3 BGS safe to buy?
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