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R718 HJW

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

157,675 mi
Last recorded157,675 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 HJW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2013 157,675 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Lower Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

n/s/f seat belt reciver covers missing

Pass 12 Dec 2011 157,397 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 157,402 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 157,378 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 137,108 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak at underside

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

Fail 12 Jul 2010 136,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring slipper insecure (2.4.B.5)

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

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

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

Excessive oil leak at underside

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 105,714 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 105,669 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10) DANGEROUS

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,268 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Rear Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 81,211 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Rear Integral body structure is slightly corroded not affecting the braking or steering (6.1.6)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 59,350 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 59,224 miles

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

exhaust centre box inlet seam starting to split

rear driver and pasenger seat mount bracket starting to peel from body underside of vehicle

side door lower runner insecure

steering damper misaligned slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2006 38,526 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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R718 HJW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R718 HJW, 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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R718 HJW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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