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R478 BUJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,547 mi
Last recorded194,547 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 BUJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2009 194,547 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

cab floor undersealed unable to verify welding of patches

n/s cable has slight restricted movement (performance ok)

n/s/f wheel has noise when rotated unable to determin what it is (requires further investigation)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 194,522 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Battery insecure

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

cab floor undersealed unable to verify welding of patches

n/s cable has slight restricted movement (performance ok)

n/s/f wheel has noise when rotated unable to determin what it is (requires further investigation)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 192,910 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 192,000 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 186,470 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 186,463 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R478 BUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R478 BUJ, 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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R478 BUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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