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R537 LDE

1998 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

45,428 mi
Last recorded45,428 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 LDE
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2014 45,428 miles

excessive corrosion along roof seam above drivers door

windscreen rubber in poor condition, but windscreen sercue

Fail 22 Aug 2014 45,428 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

break glass hammer missing

excessive corrosion along roof seam above drivers door

windscreen rubber in poor condition, but windscreen sercue

Pass 19 Aug 2013 44,918 miles

front no plate damaged

metal pipe on steering box showing corrosion

n/s side door top roller runner showing corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 44,422 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 44,419 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,348 miles

front n/s tyre showing wear outer edge

front silencer outlet pipe showing fracture of pipe on box

n/s headlamp misting up

Fail 23 Aug 2011 43,348 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front n/s tyre showing wear outer edge

front silencer outlet pipe showing fracture of pipe on box

n/s headlamp misting up

Pass 24 Aug 2010 42,036 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 40,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,577 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 38,438 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 38,434 miles

Emissions not tested (6.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.3.2a)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

N/S/F INDICATOR FULL OF WATER

N/S/R OUTER TYRE WALL PERISHED AND SPLIT

Pass 6 Sep 2006 37,446 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 37,444 miles

Driving control(s) functionally incomplete (6.8.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2005 36,458 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 36,457 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (6.1.2)

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

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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R537 LDE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R537 LDE, 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 R537 LDE registered?

R537 LDE is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R537 LDE safe to buy?

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