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R531 WOB

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,534 mi
Last recorded120,534 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 WOB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 120,534 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 120,526 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 119,984 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 111,854 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 111,854 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 104,332 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 104,332 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 96,530 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 96,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 85,980 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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R531 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R531 WOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R531 WOB registered?

R531 WOB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R531 WOB safe to buy?

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