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R653 FYG

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,230 mi
Last recorded138,230 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR653 FYG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2016 138,230 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases snapped (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear differential ()

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 20 Aug 2015 132,425 miles

Offside Front inner wing under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 132,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front inner wing under bonnet showing signs of corrosion

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 128,262 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 127,355 miles

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

both front inner wheel arch linings showing signs corrosion

Pass 25 Aug 2012 125,287 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 123,637 miles

battery insecure

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Fail 15 Aug 2011 123,612 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

corrosion outside prescribed areas

Pass 3 Jun 2010 122,478 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 120,933 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 120,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2008 118,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

STEERING BOX INSPECTION COVER CORRODED

Fail 14 May 2008 118,438 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

STEERING BOX INSPECTION COVER CORRODED

Pass 12 Apr 2007 116,110 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 112,029 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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R653 FYG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R653 FYG, 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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R653 FYG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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