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R826 DDV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

81,336 mi
Last recorded81,336 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 DDV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 81,336 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condesation in lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, not seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mountings

Fail 11 May 2018 81,297 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil rear hub oil seal leaking contaminating brake shoes (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced condesation in lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2017 78,635 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 78,635 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 78,538 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

both rear chassis corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2016 71,128 miles

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

slight rear brake imbalance

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Fail 16 Sep 2016 71,128 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake pipes and ferrules slightly corroded

chip in windscreen

slight rear brake imbalance

various corrosion and holes under van, not in prescribed areas

Fail 2 Apr 2014 71,053 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

p.a.s belt loose

Pass 28 Mar 2013 68,843 miles

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

front brake discs badley rusted

Pass 16 Mar 2012 66,828 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs starting to rust

Fail 16 Mar 2012 66,828 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs starting to rust

Pass 1 Apr 2011 64,500 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,835 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 61,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.C.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 59,475 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 59,475 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.8.A.7a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 55,024 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 55,024 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 49,653 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 47,598 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 47,598 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

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

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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R826 DDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R826 DDV, 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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R826 DDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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