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R537 TAV

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

215,349 mi
Last recorded215,349 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 TAV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 215,349 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

GENERAL CORROSION

Pass 27 Dec 2024 211,147 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 5 Apr 2024 208,986 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 25 Mar 2023 208,769 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 208,350 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 208,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch / chassis corroded with 30cm of anti-roll bar mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting battery tray (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis box section excessively corroded with 30cm of steering box mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch / chassis corroded with 30cm of anti-roll bar mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides. king pin slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 TAV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TAV, 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 R537 TAV registered?

R537 TAV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R537 TAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R537 TAV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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