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R478 PCK

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 PCK
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010
Fail 8 Mar 2010 76,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 73,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced dampening effect (2.6.5)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2008 66,425 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 66,425 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 59,719 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 59,709 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Outer Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 59,688 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by a positive means (6.7.2a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.8.A.5b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.3a)

Pass 18 Jan 2006 49,886 miles

SEAT MOUNTING BOLT LOOSE,ABOVE 2ND AXLE OS WHEEL ARCH

battery insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

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 PCK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 PCK, 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 PCK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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