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R718 LBD

1998 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

17,999 mi
Last recorded17,999 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 LBD
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 28 Feb 2022 17,999 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle side door (9.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play drop arm rear ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 17,281 miles

nearside front lower shock bush worn

Fail 26 Feb 2021 17,281 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (9.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside front lower shock bush worn

Pass 5 Mar 2020 16,733 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 16,499 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

steering box damp

Fail 4 Mar 2019 16,499 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front links have slight play

nearside rear tyres perishing

steering box damp

Pass 16 Feb 2018 15,245 miles

slight play in nearside front link rod

slight play in nearside front lower shock bush

Fail 15 Feb 2018 15,245 miles

Entrance/exit door emergency control inoperative (6.2.C.2)

slight play in nearside front link rod

slight play in nearside front lower shock bush

Pass 10 Feb 2017 13,588 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 13,573 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 12,778 miles

rear prop shaft uj slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 11,722 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 11,722 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 9,058 miles

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 6,862 miles

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

small damage to n/s front and rear bumpers

Fail 5 Mar 2012 6,838 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

small damage to n/s front and rear bumpers

Pass 17 Feb 2011 5,389 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 3,902 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

side door grab handle loose

Fail 24 Feb 2010 3,902 miles

front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2b)

side door grab handle loose

Pass 13 Feb 2009 100,000 miles

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

front brake pads slight binding o/s/f n/s/f not shown up on brake rollers

Pass 30 Jun 2008 98,881 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 98,857 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 94,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 90,708 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 90,701 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.4)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 86,759 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 86,751 miles

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

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

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 LBD is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 R718 LBD, 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 LBD is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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