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BIG 3661

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,183 mi
Last recorded126,183 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 3661
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2011 126,183 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 126,183 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 125,439 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 124,115 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 124,115 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 122,546 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear service brake effort low

Fail 14 Feb 2008 122,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside rear service brake effort low

Pass 5 Mar 2007 120,478 miles

front brake discs warped slightly

nearside rear tyre treads low

power steering pump tensioned by wire

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 5 Mar 2007 120,478 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs warped slightly

nearside rear tyre treads low

power steering pump tensioned by wire

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 17 Feb 2006 117,181 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 117,181 miles

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

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

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

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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BIG 3661 is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc 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 BIG 3661, 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 BIG 3661 registered?

BIG 3661 is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is BIG 3661 safe to buy?

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