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R657 OJM

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2011
Tests14 (6 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

270,191 mi
Last recorded270,191 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 OJM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2011 270,191 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

steering box slight leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 255,056 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2010 255,027 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 254,959 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b) DANGEROUS

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

inside rear of vehicle has a shelf which impedes access to emergency exit

Pass 13 Jan 2009 248,900 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 248,826 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a) DANGEROUS

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2008 246,750 miles

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

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Fail 29 Oct 2008 246,743 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

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

Propshaft component defective

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2007 228,750 miles

REAR ACCESS STEP SHOWING ADVANCED CORROSION ON TREAD PLATE

Fail 5 Nov 2007 228,750 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

REAR ACCESS STEP SHOWING ADVANCED CORROSION ON TREAD PLATE

Fail 12 Aug 2006 210,017 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CLUSTER DAMAGED INTERNALLY AT TOP--RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT †OF COMPLETE UNIT --TO AVOID RAINWATER INGRESS ETC.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 210,017 miles

ADVISE OFFSIDE REAR LAMP CLUSTER DAMAGED INTERNALLY AT TOP--RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT †OF COMPLETE UNIT --TO AVOID RAINWATER INGRESS ETC.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 186,474 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2005 186,474 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

oil leak

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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R657 OJM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R657 OJM, 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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R657 OJM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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