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R842 DDV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

108,771 mi
Last recorded108,771 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 DDV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2014 108,771 miles

HEAVY CORROSION N/S & O/S UNDER SILLS

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER SILLS RUSTY & HOLED

N/S/R BUMPER LOOSE

PLAY IN KINGPINS

RUST THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Fail 16 Jan 2014 108,771 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

HEAVY CORROSION N/S & O/S UNDER SILLS

N/S/F & O/S/F OUTER SILLS RUSTY & HOLED

N/S/R BUMPER LOOSE

PLAY IN KINGPINS

RUST THROUGHOUT UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 21 Jan 2013 106,973 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 106,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Corroision to n/s/r and o/s/r chassis out rigger

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear step corroided

Pass 23 Jan 2012 100,440 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 100,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,943 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 94,935 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 89,160 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 82,828 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 82,828 miles

Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 77,201 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 73,170 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 73,170 miles

Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Fail 18 Dec 2006 73,170 miles

Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Seat belt slight fluffing or fraying (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 66,859 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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R842 DDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R842 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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What year was R842 DDV registered?

R842 DDV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R842 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 DDV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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