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R805 VWN

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,277 mi
Last recorded117,277 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR805 VWN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,277 miles

Under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2022 117,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 116,664 miles

corrosion to sils n inner sills... shockers damp... underseal covering brake pipes and patches of weld

Pass 1 Oct 2020 116,623 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 115,784 miles

vehicle as been heavily welded,, oil leak,, vehicle as corrosion to under side multiple places

Pass 12 Oct 2018 112,807 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 13 Oct 2017 109,369 miles

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

under front of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 13 May 2016 105,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body all over (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 105,774 miles

Body has slight corrosion under body all over (6.1.B.2)

Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 102,411 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

vehicle has undergone extensive welding

Pass 2 May 2014 95,158 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 88,553 miles

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

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

undeside corroded and have had welding

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,077 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING AND U/J WORN

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Aug 2009 88,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

PROP SHAFT CENTRE BEARING AND U/J WORN

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 87,423 miles

O/S MIRROR CONDITION,CORROSION,FRONT DISCS WORN AND PITTED,PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING AND MIDLE U.J WORN,OIL LEAKS

Fail 28 Jul 2008 87,410 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

O/S MIRROR CONDITION,CORROSION,FRONT DISCS WORN AND PITTED,PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING AND MIDLE U.J WORN,OIL LEAKS

Pass 20 Aug 2007 86,000 miles

GENERAL CORROSION,BRAKE PIPE CORROSION,PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING COLLAPSED,OIL LEAK P/STEERING OIL LEAK,O/S MIRROR CONDITION

Fail 9 Aug 2007 85,962 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

GENERAL BAD CORROSION,BRAKE PIPE CORROSION,PROPSHAFT CENTRE BEARING COLLAPSED,N/S HEAD LIGHT CONDENSATION,OIL LEAK ,P/STEERING OIL LEAK,O/S MIRROR CONDITION

Pass 25 Jul 2006 83,733 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2006 83,725 miles

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

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

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

Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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R805 VWN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R805 VWN, 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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R805 VWN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 16 June 1998.

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