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R854 RTN

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

186,882 mi
Last recorded186,882 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 RTN
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 May 2011 186,882 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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 Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 May 2010 186,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 186,815 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (6.7.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.6.3)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 184,575 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 184,389 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 183,180 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 183,180 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 179,913 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 179,913 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

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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R854 RTN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc 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 R854 RTN, 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 R854 RTN registered?

R854 RTN is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R854 RTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 RTN shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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