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S312 RUJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,018 mi
Last recorded103,018 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 RUJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 103,018 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 24 Aug 2011 102,986 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2010 97,347 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2010 97,101 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Dropside cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 86,900 miles

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

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

n/s/r light cracked

o/s/f bump stop split

slight imbalance on rear brakes

tipping gear oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2009 86,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5)

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

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

n/s/r light cracked

o/s/f bump stop split

slight imbalance on rear brakes

tipping gear oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 78,458 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 72,221 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 72,221 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure but not part of test.

Front exhaust rubber mounting split but not too excess at present.

Horn insecure but not part of test.

Offside headlamp aim on limit of tollerence.

Play in both front king pins but not too excess at present.

Rear brake efforts rise and fall at slightly different rates but not too excess at present.

Steering damper bracket bent but not too excess at present.

Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,054 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 68,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 67,679 miles

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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S312 RUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S312 RUJ, 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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S312 RUJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 October 1998.

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