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R885 YOM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,729 mi
Last recorded154,729 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 YOM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2011 154,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 153,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 145,351 miles

Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s and n/s outer sills signs of corrosion.n/s front washer jet partially blocked.

oil leak off engine.

Pass 25 Jun 2009 203,888 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 202,949 miles

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining pressure on the sealing arrangement (6.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2008 111,254 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 89,382 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 89,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front bump stops missing

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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R885 YOM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R885 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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R885 YOM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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