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R479 LUG

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,205 mi
Last recorded164,205 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 LUG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2011 164,205 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside inner sill corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 151,044 miles

brake warning lightshowing on dash

centre prop shaft bearing or bush worn

off/s/r inner tyre underinflated

oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2010 151,044 miles

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

brake warning lightshowing on dash

centre prop shaft bearing or bush worn

off/s/r inner tyre underinflated

oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2009 150,576 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 137,282 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 137,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Upper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 111,558 miles

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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R479 LUG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R479 LUG, 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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R479 LUG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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