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R218 EKP

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,439 mi
Last recorded144,439 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 EKP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 144,439 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 144,439 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Mar 2011 140,677 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 140,677 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2010 133,162 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 133,162 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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 inner rear tyre punchered

Pass 11 Feb 2009 123,836 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008
Fail 2 Feb 2008

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

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 111,065 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 99,978 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 99,966 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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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R218 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R218 EKP, 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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R218 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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