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R231 EKP

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

48,102 mi
Last recorded48,102 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 EKP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 48,102 miles

Central Lower Steering linkage deformed but serviceable track rod (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Central Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively next to the centre bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower panel corroded

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured mudgaurd (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front arch corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

side sliding door top runner corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 44,497 miles

Offside Rear inner tyre has some deep perishing cracks needs care full monitering

Oil leak engine ()

Propshaft universal joint worn middle towards the differential ()

front anti roll bushes oil has soften and allowing movement

Fail 17 May 2018 44,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear inner tyre has some deep perishing cracks needs care full monitering

Oil leak engine ()

Propshaft universal joint worn middle towards the differential ()

front anti roll bushes oil has soften and allowing movement

Pass 9 May 2017 40,102 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 40,055 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)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Nearside front headlamp stays on High beam when switched to low beam. (1.7.4a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2015 33,187 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 31,714 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 29,369 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 25,454 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 19,641 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 12,925 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not affecting the beam image or light output (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,033 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 11,029 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.2.4b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.F.4) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front bumpstop missing

Pass 9 Aug 2007 4,566 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 4,559 miles

Nearside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)

minor chip in o/s of windscreen, not in drivers view

Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 9,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not in good working order (not working) (1.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 2,971 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 2,949 miles

Nearside Front Driver's view to front impaired by crack (6.9.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

advise n/s handbrake performance lower than expected. n/s second row aisle seat belt catch plastic shroud missing

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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R231 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R231 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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What year was R231 EKP registered?

R231 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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