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R230 EKP

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,864 mi
Last recorded91,864 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 EKP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 91,864 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 12 Oct 2015 88,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,515 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)

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

nearside and offside inner arch panels corroded but not within 30cms of a component

surface corrosion nearside and offside outer chassis by shockers

Fail 4 Oct 2014 84,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

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

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

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

nearside and offside inner arch panels corroded but not within 30cms of a component

surface corrosion nearside and offside outer chassis by shockers

Pass 12 Sep 2013 79,220 miles

o/s headlight damp inside glass

tail pipe deteriated

Fail 3 Sep 2013 79,170 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

o/s headlight damp inside glass

tail pipe deteriated

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,612 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,591 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 76,420 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r inner wheel arch holed but not in a prescibed area

Fail 13 Sep 2011 76,381 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

o/s/r inner wheel arch holed but not in a prescibed area

Pass 23 Sep 2010 74,662 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 74,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 73,227 miles

steering box slightly damp

Fail 16 Sep 2009 73,227 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

steering box slightly damp

Pass 17 Sep 2008 71,599 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 71,599 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 69,917 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 69,916 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,200 miles

slight play n/s and o/s/f king pinns

Pass 19 Sep 2005 65,956 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 65,956 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nail in n/s/f tyre

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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R230 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R230 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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R230 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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