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R838 JGK

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,244 mi
Last recorded72,244 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 JGK
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 72,244 miles

1st row rear triple seat has been removed

4th row rear n/s inner seatbelt removed

corrosion to power steering pipes

front brake discs corroded

standard of welding repairs to offside floor

Fail 13 May 2011 72,242 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

4th row rear n/s inner seatbelt removed

corrosion to power steering pipes

front brake discs corroded

standard of welding repairs to offside floor

Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,471 miles

battery insecure,

corrosion to steering pipes,

surface corrosion to underside,

Fail 2 Jun 2010 70,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1g)

battery insecure,

corrosion to steering pipes,

surface corrosion to underside,

Pass 1 Jun 2009 68,713 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 68,642 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.8.A.5b)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,133 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Offside Front Lower Leaf spring shackle rubber bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement (2.4.B.2)

offside rear floor pan seam starting to corrode.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 60,244 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 60,232 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

nearside rear inner tyre worn near to 2mm.

nearside wiper linkage worn.

tail pipe end corroded away.

Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,537 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 56,357 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

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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R838 JGK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R838 JGK, 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 R838 JGK registered?

R838 JGK is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R838 JGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 JGK shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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