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R918 YWB

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,837 mi
Last recorded168,837 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 YWB
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 168,837 miles

o/s step corroded

o/sinner wing corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2013 168,837 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s step corroded

o/s/r outer tyre under inflated

o/sinner wing corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2012 168,693 miles

chip on windscreen

o/s/f inner wing holed but not structural

Fail 14 Jun 2012 168,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chip on windscreen

o/s/f inner wing holed but not structural

Pass 20 Jun 2011 167,695 miles

excessive corrosion at offside step

Fail 17 Jun 2011 167,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

excessive corrosion at offside step

Pass 1 Jun 2010 166,668 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 166,668 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.8.A2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 165,568 miles

Driving control(s) anti-slip provision worn (6.8.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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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R918 YWB 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 55.6%.

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 R918 YWB, 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 R918 YWB registered?

R918 YWB is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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