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R724 EFA

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

107,510 mi
Last recorded107,510 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 EFA
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 107,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 97,890 miles

Both front king pins worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Radiator is leaking

Rear bumper is perishing

Steering box worn and leaking

Underside of cab is heavily corroded and repaired

Windscreen is chipped

Fail 16 Feb 2015 97,890 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Both front king pins worn

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Radiator is leaking

Rear bumper is perishing

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

Steering box worn and leaking

Underside of cab is heavily corroded and repaired

Windscreen is chipped

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,314 miles

Coolant pipe from expansion bottle to rop of radiator is perishing

Lift noted in both front king pins

Near side front metal brake pipes corroded

Near side seat belt buckle cover missing

Oil leak

Play noted in both front wheel bearings

Play noted in power steering pump and it is leaking slightly

Underside of cab and chassis is surface corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2013 95,314 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Coolant pipe from expansion bottle to rop of radiator is perishing

Lift noted in both front king pins

Near side front metal brake pipes corroded

Near side seat belt buckle cover missing

Oil leak

Play noted in both front wheel bearings

Play noted in power steering pump and it is leaking slightly

Underside of cab and chassis is surface corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 90,935 miles

Near side front brake pipes corroded

Near side mirror is insecure

Off side front leaf spring eye bush is worn and perishing

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear chassis around both rear top shocker mountings

Slight lift noted in both front king pins

Slight play noted in front wheel bearings

Windscreen is chipped

Fail 29 Aug 2012 90,935 miles

Brake pump/compressor leaking (3.6.A.1)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Near side front brake pipes corroded

Near side mirror is insecure

Off side front leaf spring eye bush is worn and perishing

Oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear chassis around both rear top shocker mountings

Slight lift noted in both front king pins

Slight play noted in front wheel bearings

Windscreen is chipped

Pass 26 Jul 2011 87,993 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 86,582 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 86,579 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 86,303 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play noted in both king pins on front axle

Fail 23 Jul 2009 86,303 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pipes corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play noted in both king pins on front axle

Pass 18 Oct 2007 82,664 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 82,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 72,711 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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R724 EFA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R724 EFA, 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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R724 EFA is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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