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R43 BYG

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

188,057 mi
Last recorded188,057 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR43 BYG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 188,057 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in both front king pins

small damage to screen/veiw ok

steering box damp

steering pump noisey on full lock

various parts of underside corroded

Pass 8 May 2008 187,056 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF KING PIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

Pass 11 May 2007 185,937 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 185,915 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

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

ENGINE OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF KING PIN

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING BOX

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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R43 BYG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R43 BYG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R43 BYG registered?

R43 BYG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R43 BYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R43 BYG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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