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R904 SBV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

83,703 mi
Last recorded83,703 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 SBV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 83,703 miles

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

x2 rear seats removed at time of test

Fail 11 Dec 2015 83,692 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs in poor condition

x2 rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 16 Jun 2014 81,254 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 81,251 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front outer seat lower area slight corrosion at holding bolt areas

Pass 2 Apr 2013 79,440 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 79,433 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 78,667 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 78,667 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 71,764 miles

at time of test on just passes smoke test

o/s/front brake disc scored on inside

o/s/front king pin has slight lift

Pass 5 Mar 2010 64,158 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Fail 3 Mar 2010 64,142 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Oil leak

offside front tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2009 58,788 miles

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 25 Feb 2009 58,785 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Centre Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 56,162 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 56,139 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Speed limiter not fitted (6.5.B.1)

Speed limiter plate missing (6.5.A.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 53,773 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 51,253 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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R904 SBV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R904 SBV, 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 R904 SBV registered?

R904 SBV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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