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R848 SGF

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

65,399 mi
Last recorded65,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 SGF
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 65,399 miles

some rear seat-backs loose

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

break glass hammer not fitted

drivers seatbelt reel broken part missing

inbalance rear brakes

Fail 30 Jan 2013 65,398 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

break glass hammer not fitted

drivers seatbelt reel broken part missing

some rear seat-backs loose

Pass 2 Feb 2012 64,476 miles

n/s/rear side door seat belt cover missing

Fail 1 Feb 2012 64,475 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

n/s/rear side door seat belt cover missing

Pass 20 Jan 2011 63,091 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 63,089 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 61,681 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 61,678 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 60,220 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 60,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 58,262 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 58,262 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 54,453 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 54,443 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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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R848 SGF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R848 SGF, 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 R848 SGF registered?

R848 SGF is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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