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R108 XFJ

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,828 mi
Last recorded171,828 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 XFJ
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2018 171,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tailpipe missing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inside face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing under air box (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 163,313 miles

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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)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 154,338 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 154,338 miles

Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 149,196 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 149,154 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (7.2.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor by seat to arch (5.2.6)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front seat sqaub damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs worn

engine oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2014 144,034 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 138,175 miles

drivers seat sqab

inner flitch corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2013 138,175 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

drivers seat sqab

drivers side window

engine oil leaks

inner flitch corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,632 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 133,342 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

corrosion offside front flitch inner

nearside rear tyre flat

Pass 24 Sep 2011 128,310 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 123,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 120,983 miles

offside rear brake performance could be improved

slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 30 Sep 2008 117,794 miles

nearside rear inner tyre worn on legal limit allowed

nearside rear outer tyre worn on legal limit allowed

offside rear outer tyre worn on legal limit allowed

Pass 18 Sep 2007 114,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 109,139 miles

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

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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R108 XFJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R108 XFJ, 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 R108 XFJ registered?

R108 XFJ is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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