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R996 CRJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

72,778 mi
Last recorded72,778 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 CRJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 72,778 miles

passenger seat removed at time of inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2011 72,770 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

passenger seat removed at time of inspection

Fail 8 Jul 2010 70,243 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

n/s seats not fitted at time of test

o/s and n/s floor pans heavily corroded(holed) outside prescribed area(due to front to rear chassis)

o/s rear panel corroded(holed) outside prescribed area

o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins slight play/lift

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

play in front wheel bearings

slight interaction between rear lights

steering box moist(just acceptable)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 70,243 miles

n/s seats not fitted at time of test

o/s and n/s floor pans heavily corroded(holed) outside prescribed area(due to front to rear chassis)

o/s rear panel corroded(holed) outside prescribed area

o/s/f and n/s/f kingpins slight play/lift

o/s/r upper sidelight not working

play in front wheel bearings

slight interaction between rear lights

steering box moist(just acceptable)

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,114 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all passenger seats and seat belts removed at time of test

o/s and n/s floor pans heavily corroded(holed) not in prescribed areas

o/s rear cab panel heavily corroded(holed) not in prescribed

play in steering box

Pass 9 Jul 2008 66,573 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 66,570 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s and n/s floor heavily corroded near seat belt mounts(outside prescribed area)

o/s/f and n/s/f kingpin play

play in steering box

steering box moist(JUST ACCEPTABLE)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 63,674 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 63,674 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 57,262 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 57,262 miles

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

clutch heavy

front bumpstops deteriorated

o/s window mechanism defective

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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R996 CRJ 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 R996 CRJ, 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 R996 CRJ registered?

R996 CRJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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