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LJZ 5142

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,857 mi
Last recorded145,857 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJZ 5142
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 145,857 miles

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

Offside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs corroded

near side rear chassis slightly corroded

off side rear chassis slightly corroded

oil leak

slight play in steering box

Fail 21 May 2010 145,361 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wheels has side to side movement but not exe

Pass 10 Jun 2009 143,302 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

offside number plate light dim

Fail 3 Jun 2009 143,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level low (3.6.C.1e)

offside number plate light dim

Pass 11 Jun 2008 141,086 miles

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

Offside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

SLIDING DOOR STEPWELL CORRODED

Fail 4 Jun 2008 141,037 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (6.3.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order affecting the beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (6.6.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.5.1a)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.4) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.8.A.5c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Body prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (6.5.9)

SLIDING DOOR STEPWELL CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2007
Fail 29 May 2007 135,225 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

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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LJZ 5142 is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJZ 5142, 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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LJZ 5142 is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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