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R852 YOM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2013
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

87,225 mi
Last recorded87,225 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 YOM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2012 87,225 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 87,193 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 May 2010 85,185 miles

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2010 85,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front number plate cracked

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 83,898 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 83,898 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

rear passenger step supports corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,497 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 80,497 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Fail 8 Dec 2006 80,492 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

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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R852 YOM 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 44.4%.

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 R852 YOM, 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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R852 YOM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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