MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
194,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R478 BUJ registered?
R478 BUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 March 1998.
Is R478 BUJ safe to buy?
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