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R428 RMJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

83,525 mi
Last recorded83,525 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 RMJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 83,525 miles

slight play in both rear lower shock bushes

steering box damp

Fail 2 Mar 2017 83,524 miles

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

Nearside window(s) not made of safety glass (on or after 1st June 1978) sliding door (6.9.7a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

slight play in both rear lower shock bushes

steering box damp

Pass 8 Mar 2016 83,285 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,517 miles

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

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

centre prop uj exsessive play

Pass 27 Feb 2014 80,045 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

seats in poor condition

Fail 26 Feb 2014 80,038 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

seats in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2013 76,719 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 76,708 miles

Exhaust tailpipe positioned so that fumes are likely to enter the passenger compartment (7.1.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 75,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 75,120 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

n/s front outter tyre cut

Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,486 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Fail 30 Mar 2011 71,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 70,659 miles

Battery insecure

wiper shafts worn

Fail 23 Feb 2010 70,653 miles

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

Battery insecure

wiper shafts worn

Pass 3 May 2008 67,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

rear have have slight grabing

wiper arm mounting bushes very worn ,still working ,attention reqd

Fail 1 May 2008 67,031 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

rear have have slight grabing

wiper arm mounting bushes very worn ,still working ,attention reqd

Pass 13 Mar 2007 59,483 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 59,483 miles

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 52,744 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 52,744 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Off side front mudflap loose.

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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R428 RMJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R428 RMJ, 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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R428 RMJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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