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R45 DVM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

226,360 mi
Last recorded226,360 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR45 DVM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 226,360 miles

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

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

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

both front leaf spring rear upper and lower bushes have play/wear

eml on

offside mirror glass taped in

slight oil stains around steering box

Fail 9 Jul 2011 226,360 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both front leaf spring rear upper and lower bushes have play/wear

eml on

offside mirror glass taped in

slight oil stains around steering box

Fail 7 Jun 2011 226,350 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

Fail 16 May 2011 226,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Sep 2009 220,850 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil damp around steering box

oil leaks: engine, gearbox and rear differential

rear brake backplates damp with oil

temporary mirror on offside

Fail 10 Sep 2009 220,844 miles

Nearside An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s/f metal brake pipes corroding

oil damp around steering box

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leaks: engine, gearbox and rear differential

propshaft mounting/support plate has 2 bolts missing

rear brake backplates damp with oil

temporary mirror on offside

Pass 3 Sep 2008 212,633 miles

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

all brake pipes greased up

Fail 1 Sep 2008 212,630 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

Offside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

no intrior lights

unable to see pads

Pass 11 Jun 2007 211,446 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 211,412 miles

Offside Steering damper fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1c)

corosion to chassis n/s/front

int/lights not working dash lights not working no firsr aid kit prop bolts missing

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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R45 DVM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R45 DVM, 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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R45 DVM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 18 April 1998.

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