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R427 GUG

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

57,477 mi
Last recorded57,477 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 GUG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2022 57,477 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Fuel tank insecure retaining strap excessively corroded/broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing dangerous - held closed with bungy straps (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing unable to access both buckles & one belt (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper & lower king-pins slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective & insecure in carrier/likely to fall out ()

Pass 15 Jul 2021 53,946 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 14 Jul 2021 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel tank slightly loose tank straps heavily corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 20 Jul 2020 53,558 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 53,390 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 53,382 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement hand brake starting to seize up under side (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Fuel tank slightly loose strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 52,469 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 21 Jul 2017 51,909 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 51,257 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 51,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split along seam (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported corroded (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 50,315 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 50,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded +leaking (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2014 48,940 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded but but still holding tank firm

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 48,777 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,524 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 48,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 48,021 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,885 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 45,578 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 45,578 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,639 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,639 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 44,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 42,805 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 42,788 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R427 GUG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R427 GUG, 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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R427 GUG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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