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R698 EWV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

42,551 mi
Last recorded42,551 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR698 EWV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 42,551 miles

heavy corrosion in prescribed areas

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake hoses show corrosion on ferrules

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas

free play in steering components

front seat floor mounting areas corroded

slight corrosion on front brake pipework

Fail 19 Aug 2020 42,551 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake hoses show corrosion on ferrules

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas

free play in steering components

front seat floor mounting areas corroded

heavy corrosion in prescribed areas

slight corrosion on front brake pipework

Pass 7 Sep 2019 42,507 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake hoses aged / corrosion on ferrules

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/r outer tyre heavily perished/ cracking in sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

play in front hubs and king pin assemblies

slight imbalance on rear brakes

steering box seepage of oil

Fail 21 Aug 2019 42,475 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brske hoses agedc / corrosion on ferrules

excessive corrosion in non prescribed areas

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake discs poor condition

n/s/r outer tyre heavily perished / cracking in sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing heavily on inner edge

play in front hubs and king pin assemblies

slight imbalance on rear brakes

steering box seepage of oil

Pass 9 Oct 2018 42,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake hoses slight corrosion on ferrules and all metal pipework

evident judder on clutch

exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily worn / corroded

general heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle and all other components

steering and suspension shows general age / wear / deterioration

steering box damp

wiper arm linkages worn

Fail 9 Oct 2018 42,220 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake hoses slight corrosion on ferrules and all metal pipework

evident judder on clutch

exhaust tailpipe heavily corroded

front brake discs heavily worn / corroded

general heavy corrosion on underside of vehicle and all other components

steering and suspension shows general age / wear / deterioration

steering box damp

wiper arm linkages worn

Pass 4 Oct 2017 42,049 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake hoses show age / corrosion on ferrules and pipework

excessive corrosion n/s/r inner sill panel not prescribed area

exhaust heavily corroded and has minor leaks

front registration plate deteriorated / damaged

heavy corrosion in prescribed areas

judder on clutch

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge / and perishing

steering box has seepage of oil

wiper arm linkages worn

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,825 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake hoses show age / corrosion on ferrules and pipework

exhaust heavily corroded

front registration plate deteriorated / damaged

judder on clutch

n/s/f outer seatbelt clasp not working

steering box has seepage of oil

wiper arm linkages worn

Fail 18 Oct 2016 41,825 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake hoses show age / corrosion on ferrules and pipework

exhaust heavily corroded

front registration plate deteriorated / damaged

judder on clutch

n/s/f outer seatbelt clasp not working

steering box has seepage of oil

wiper arm linkages worn

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,423 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wiper arm assembly linkage worn

Fail 14 Oct 2015 41,423 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

wiper arm assembly linkage worn

Pass 14 Oct 2014 41,025 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

STRONG ADVISE n/s/f tyre perished / cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake hoses have slight corrosion on ferrules / metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

evidence of wheel wobble on roadtest

wiper arm linkage worn

Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,808 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

STRONG ADVISE n/s/f tyre perished / cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake hoses have slight corrosion on ferrules / metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

evidence of wheel wobble on roadtest

wiper arm assembly linkage worn

Pass 10 Oct 2012 40,212 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

STRONG ADVISE n/s/f tyre perished / cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake hoses have slight corrosion on ferrules / metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

evidence of wheel wobble found on roadtest

wiper arm linkage assembly worn

Pass 10 Oct 2011 39,596 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

STRONG ADVISE n/s/f tyre perished / cracking

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake hoses have slight corrosion on ferrules / metal brake pipes have slight corrosion

evidence of wheel wobble found on roadtest

wiper arm linkage assembly worn

Pass 15 Oct 2010 38,764 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all forward facing rear seats behind drivers and passenger seats were removed at time of test

corrosion in bonnet closing panel

nearside front seat belt stalk buckle cover damaged

offside and nearside rear lamp lenses cracked/damaged

Fail 30 Sep 2010 38,758 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All foward facing rear seats behind drivers and passenger seats were removed at time of test

Corrosion in bonnett landing panel

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside front seat belt stalk buckle cover damaged

Offside and nearside rear lamp lenses cracked/damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,626 miles

2 x n/s rear head rests in sub standard condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise movement in front kingpin assemblies

exhaust very rusty in places

oil leaks

strong advise n/s/f tyre cracking badly

various areas of damage to windscreen

Fail 21 Aug 2009 37,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged affecting the rear view (6.6.1b)

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

2 x rear n/s head rests in sub standard condition

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise movement in front kingpin assemblies

all rear tyres badly perished and in poor condition

exhaust very rusty in places

n/s/r tyre has puncture is deflated

oil leaks

strong advise n/s/f tyre crackikng badly

various areas of damage to windscreen

Pass 14 Oct 2008 35,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

both h/lamp panels rusty

h/rests rear in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2008 35,549 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk excessively deteriorated (5.1.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.3.2a)

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

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

both h/lamp panels rusty

h/rests rear in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2007 34,361 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

parking brake warning light not working

rear seats headrests metal exposed

Fail 8 Oct 2007 34,359 miles

Centre Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

parking brake warning light not working

rear seats headrests metal exposed

Pass 17 Oct 2006 33,424 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 33,423 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Seat belt fluffed or frayed which has clearly weakened the webbing (5.1.B.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 30,227 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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R698 EWV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1997 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.2% with a typical mileage of 97,040 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 R698 EWV, 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 29 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R698 EWV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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