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R861 CHB

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

167,944 mi
Last recorded167,944 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR861 CHB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2011 167,944 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 167,937 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all floors corroded

rear step corroded

slight play in king pins

Pass 15 Jan 2010 153,654 miles

bonnet dificult to open

no steering damper fitted

o/s rear floor showing corrosion front of rear axle

o/s/rear shock absorber lower bush slight wear

slight corrosion drivers floor seat area

Pass 28 Apr 2009 105,163 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

movement in steering column top bush

Fail 22 Apr 2009 105,024 miles

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1g)

Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to rear floor

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

handbrake cables have been routed incorrectly over springs should go under

movement in steering column top bush

n/s wiper blade torn

power steering pump front bolt not done up all the way pump not insecure

prop centre bearing us

Pass 20 Dec 2008 104,794 miles

Dampness at power steering pump

General surface corrosion under vehicle

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2007 96,969 miles

N/S door mirror broken

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2007 96,659 miles

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

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

Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 90,895 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear lamp lenses damaged

chips in screen

front discs in poor condition

slight play in all wheel bearings

Pass 17 Oct 2005 82,830 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 82,830 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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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R861 CHB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R861 CHB, 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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R861 CHB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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