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R542 SWJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,351 mi
Last recorded120,351 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 SWJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2010 120,351 miles

oil leek rear engine

Fail 19 Aug 2010 120,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

oil leek rear engine

Pass 26 May 2009 119,874 miles
Fail 25 May 2009 119,859 miles

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

small oil leak rear engine

Pass 17 Mar 2008 118,224 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 117,137 miles

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2006 115,802 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 115,800 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all brack pipes hevely painted and has hydraulic leack

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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R542 SWJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R542 SWJ, 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 R542 SWJ registered?

R542 SWJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R542 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 SWJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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