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R783 VYC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,000 mi
Last recorded100,000 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 VYC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 May 2015 100,000 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Track rod slightly bent

Pass 6 Jun 2014 100,000 miles

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

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

advise metal brake pipes on under body covered in under seal

Fail 28 May 2014 100,000 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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

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

advise metal brake pipes on under body covered in under seal

Pass 31 May 2013 99,999 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2013 99,999 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 94,924 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Nov 2011 94,917 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2010 89,821 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 89,808 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 28 May 2009 89,295 miles

1/drivers seat worn/poor

2/n/s door mirror missing

3/o/s door mirror glass broken

4/n/s/f bumper section loose

5/pedal rubbers worn

6/clutch pedal pivot worn

7/clutch judder

8/engine oil leaks

9/slight power steering leaks

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

Fail 18 May 2009 89,295 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.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 Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

1/drivers seat worn/poor

2/n/s door mirror missing

3/o/s door mirror glass broken

4/n/s/f bumper section loose

5/pedal rubbers worn

6/clutch pedal pivot worn

7/clutch judder

8/engine oil leaks

9/slight power steering leaks

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

Pass 6 May 2008 88,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

drivers seat has slight sideways movement

nearside front bumper end cap insecure

Fail 6 May 2008 88,107 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Lower Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

drivers seat has slight sideways movement

nearside front bumper end cap insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2006 84,481 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 80,562 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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R783 VYC 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 53.3%.

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 R783 VYC, 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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R783 VYC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 January 1998.

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