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R83 VLN

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

121,778 mi
Last recorded121,778 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 VLN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 121,778 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 116,610 miles

Clutch noisy

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Fail 7 Oct 2009 116,610 miles

Clutch noisy

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 116,559 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

steering box damp

Pass 11 Sep 2008 113,111 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 113,104 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

corrodsion to n/s/f floor

front brake pads very low low (2mm)and wear to front brake discs

internal mirror missing

n/s/f washer part blocked

o/s/r outer tyre and n/s/r inner tyre on lgal limit

play in n/s/r bottom shock absorber bush

play in steering and n/s/f wheel bearing

power steering box damp

rear axle leak

windscreen obstruction and wind screen chipped zone "b"

Fail 11 Jul 2007 111,830 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 111,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 106,283 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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R83 VLN 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 55.6%.

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 R83 VLN, 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 R83 VLN registered?

R83 VLN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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