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R971 BUJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 BUJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 119,677 miles

Battery insecure

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 29 Jul 2011 119,669 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 20 Jul 2010 118,315 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 118,304 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 116,796 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 110,499 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 110,481 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (anchor) (2.4.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

spare wheel flat, gear box mount poor, exhaust weak, brake pipes covered in grease, n/s/r tyres poor, n/s/f king pin slight lift.

Pass 31 May 2007 83,011 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 83,011 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s front king pin has slight play

Pass 30 May 2006 55,100 miles

n/s and o/s brake pipe rusty †damp on steering box †battery and alternator loose †n/s front indecator has water in it

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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R971 BUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R971 BUJ, 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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R971 BUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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