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S417 RJU

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

53,192 mi
Last recorded53,192 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 RJU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive and rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

all front and rear suspension steering and brake components corroded

front inner wheel archs and floor pan holed and corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2022 52,901 miles

Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both sides (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

cab floor corroded and holed

front inner wheel archs corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2021 52,588 miles

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

both front inner wing panels and floor pan corroded but not structual

Pass 4 Sep 2020 51,577 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front inner wheel archs and floor pan holed and corroded but not structural

Pass 22 Aug 2019 47,763 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 47,705 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on arm behind wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play on arm behind wheel (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 42,818 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 42,808 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Seat belt missing centre front (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front inner wheel arch corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 10 Oct 2017 41,847 miles

Offside Front battery tray area corrosion but not structural

Offside Front inner arch corrosion but not structural

steering box damp

Fail 7 Oct 2017 41,847 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front battery tray area corrosion but not structural

Offside Front inner arch corrosion but not structural

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested due to binding brake

steering box damp

Pass 15 Mar 2016 41,190 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to n/s/f step

Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,125 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 17 Jul 2015 41,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Jun 2014 40,706 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,444 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,444 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 40,052 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,695 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 38,987 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 38,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 37,417 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 36,685 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 35,481 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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S417 RJU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S417 RJU, 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 S417 RJU registered?

S417 RJU is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 24 December 1998.

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