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R454 FOJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,709 mi
Last recorded78,709 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 FOJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,709 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 78,709 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 77,678 miles

centre sceer chipped

engine oil leaks

o/s/f coner damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2011 77,677 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

centre sceer chipped

engine oil leaks

o/s/f coner damaged

Pass 9 Sep 2010 75,861 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 75,860 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Centre Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 70,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 60,494 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 50,746 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 50,746 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 43,995 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 43,992 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

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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R454 FOJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R454 FOJ, 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 R454 FOJ registered?

R454 FOJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R454 FOJ safe to buy?

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