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S434 RBC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

87,464 mi
Last recorded87,464 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 RBC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2012 87,464 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 87,441 miles

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play at steering wheel

Pass 31 Oct 2011 76,912 miles

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

slight ply in n/s king pin bushes

Pass 14 Aug 2009 75,101 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 75,093 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 75,084 miles

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 75,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 73,372 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 73,363 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush, adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nearside Side repeater not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Lower brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,773 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 70,770 miles

Centre Exhaust has a mounting that does not fully support the exhaust system (6.3.1b)

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking (6.7.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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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S434 RBC 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 45.5%.

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 S434 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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S434 RBC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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