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R742 AOE

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests9 (3 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

184,261 mi
Last recorded184,261 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 AOE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

3 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2009 184,261 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (6.6.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.1.B.7)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.8.A5a)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.13.6)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.8.A.6)

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

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)

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

drivers seat base has loose bolt

bonnet does not secure on 2nd latch

drivers seat base worn and rocking

Pass 13 Aug 2008 181,957 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 181,957 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.4a)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 169,072 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

all advises as of previous inspection

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2007 169,072 miles

all advises as of previous inspection

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2007 169,072 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Offside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

corrosion to o/s roofline by gutter

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.1.6a)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake hose nearly tyre on full lock

play in both king pin bushes

some inbalance rear brakes

Fail 22 Jun 2007 169,057 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of another road user (6.4.B.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

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

oil leak from engine, transmission and rear axle

Pass 20 Jun 2006 155,168 miles

bonnet stay clip missing

idle speed excessive at 1500 rpm

oil leaks from bell housing

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

some front and rear seat belts starting to fray

Fail 15 Jun 2006 155,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt fluffed or frayed sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.1.B.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

bvonnet stay clip missing

idle speed excessive at 1500rpm

o/s mirror deteriated

oil leaks from bell housing area

rear wheel arches starting to corrode

some rear and front seat belts starting to fray

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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R742 AOE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R742 AOE, 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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What year was R742 AOE registered?

R742 AOE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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