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R257 EKP

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,054 mi
Last recorded36,054 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 EKP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 36,054 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/ s step corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 33,592 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 33,592 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 32,098 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,179 miles

Front metal brake pipes on callipers showing signs of corrosion.

Slight lift in nearside front kingpin.

Spare wheel carrier heavily corroded but still secure.

spare wheel tread depth very close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jan 2011 31,179 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front metal brake pipes on callipers showing signs of corrosion.

Slight lift in nearside front kingpin.

Spare wheel carrier heavily corroded but still secure.

spare wheel tread depth very close to legal limit

Pass 29 Jan 2010 30,587 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 30,582 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 28,612 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.1.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,477 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 24,189 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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R257 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R257 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 R257 EKP registered?

R257 EKP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R257 EKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 EKP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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