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S262 RBC

1998 Ldv Convoy

Green Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

102,960 mi
Last recorded102,960 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 RBC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2012 102,960 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads getting low

hand brake tight in operation

internal door handles damaged

n/s/f door step starting to corrode

n/s/f indicator slightly dim

n/s/f wheel arch damaged

nail in n/s/r outer tyre wall

o/s/f flitch brake pipe slightly corroded

o/s/r foot brake slightly slow in reading

slight free play at steering wheel

slight movement in o/s/f drag link rear joint

vehicle has previously been extensively welded

wiring close to steering column

Pass 29 Mar 2011 95,289 miles

near side front wheel arch dented,has surface corrosion.

off side front inner door handle release broken,sharp,

both batteries insecure.

drivers door difficult to close.

drivers seat base torn.

front grille insecure.

Fail 25 Mar 2011 95,289 miles

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

Centre Rear Lower Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

both batteries insecure.

drivers door difficult to close.

drivers seat base torn.

front grille insecure.

near side front wheel arch dented,has surface corrosion.

off side front inner door handle release broken,sharp,

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,094 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front grille loose,insecure.

Fail 23 Apr 2010 78,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front grille loose,insecure.

Pass 1 Aug 2009 67,314 miles

"lift" movement in n/s/f king pin

both o/s/f caliper brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r marker light inoperative

power steering slightly stiff(intermitant?)

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

slight movement in n/s track rod end

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 24 Jul 2009 67,069 miles

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

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

"lift" movement in n/s/f king pin

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

both o/s/f caliper brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s/r marker light inoperative

power steering slightly stiff(intermitant?)

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

slight movement in n/s track rod end

slight movement in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,399 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 57,398 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 46,895 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

unable to assess metal brake pipes due to under seal

Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,895 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to assess metal brake pipes due to under seal

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,567 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 34,567 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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S262 RBC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Green with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S262 RBC, 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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S262 RBC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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