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R256 EKP

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,918 mi
Last recorded77,918 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 EKP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2012 77,918 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2012 77,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jun 2011 73,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 16 Jun 2011 73,523 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 18 Jun 2010 72,695 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 18 Jun 2010 72,695 miles

Nearside Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

various areas of advanced surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2009 63,469 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 63,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (6.1.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 48,664 miles

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight side play at spring shackle bracket spring eye (2.4.B.4)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 48,554 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 48,539 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5b)

High imbalance on rear brakes (68%).

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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R256 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R256 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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R256 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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