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R247 EVV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

128,868 mi
Last recorded128,868 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 EVV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 128,868 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 128,868 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 125,676 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear body panels corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2009 125,676 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear body panels corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2008 123,020 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

lower sections of rear quater panel corroded on inner faces nearside rear and offside rear

nearside rear inner tyre low tread depth

offside front ceter wheel bearing grease cap missing

outer edge of nearside front tyre wear on shoulder

very slight free play on steering box

very slight oil dampness area of rear hub oil seal

Pass 3 Sep 2008 123,020 miles

lower sections of rear quater panel corroded on inner faces nearside rear and offside rear

nearside rear inner tyre low tread depth

offside front ceter wheel bearing grease cap missing

outer edge of nearside front tyre wear on shoulder

very slight free play on steering box

very slight oil dampness area of rear hub oil seal

Pass 28 Aug 2007 119,659 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 119,652 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

advise propshaft centre carrier excessively worn

Pass 22 Aug 2006 115,374 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 115,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

battery insecure

nail in tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2005 110,324 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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R247 EVV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R247 EVV, 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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R247 EVV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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