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R541 LDE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,356 mi
Last recorded103,356 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 LDE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,356 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust tail pipe missing

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 103,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system into caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2022 103,348 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 103,337 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Seat belt missing lap belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe missing

inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2021 99,932 miles

corrosion rear inner and outer sills

park brake travel

Fail 7 Jan 2021 99,865 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corrosion rear inner and outer sills

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,674 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear sill corrosion

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside sill corrosion

exhaust deteriating

general underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,607 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,531 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near load compensator valve (3.6.B.2c)

both side front inner wheel arches rusty

both side rear inner quarter sills rusty

both side rear inner wheel arches rusty

both sides inner sills rusty

exhaust rusty

exhaust slightly blowing

front and rear cross member rusty

off side body sill holed

oil leak from engine

vehicle underside showing signs of surface rust

Pass 13 Jul 2016 97,430 miles

outer sills showing sines off rust

Pass 2 Jul 2015 97,297 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 96,952 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,946 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 96,711 miles

bonnet mechanism requires attention

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Jul 2013 96,711 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

bonnet mechanism requires attention

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2012 96,482 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 14 Jul 2011 96,176 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 96,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 95,814 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 95,457 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 94,990 miles

n/s/r outer tyre wall cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2007 93,666 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 91,805 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 91,805 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R541 LDE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R541 LDE, 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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R541 LDE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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