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R235 EKP

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

85,123 mi
Last recorded85,123 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 EKP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 May 2013 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front inner wheel arch corrodded

offside front inner arch corrodded and holed

Pass 21 Jun 2012 83,103 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 83,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 78,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 72,534 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 72,533 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil or grease (3.5.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.2.4a)

Transmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 69,416 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 66,439 miles

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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R235 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R235 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R235 EKP registered?

R235 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R235 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 EKP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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