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R72 GFM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,629 mi
Last recorded47,629 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR72 GFM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 47,629 miles

exhaust very rusty

f chassis corroded

f discs condition

king pins require greasing

play in steering box

underside corroding

vehicle been standing

Fail 3 Sep 2011 47,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

exhaust very rusty

f chassis corroded

f discs condition

king pins require greasing

play in steering box

underside corroding

vehicle been standing

Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,847 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 44,847 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 43,413 miles

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.1.B.2a)

Rear number plate cracked.Rear step corroded not deemed dangerous to date.

Pass 30 Jan 2009 43,413 miles

Rear number plate cracked.Rear step corroded not deemed dangerous to date.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 42,151 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 42,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is cracked (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

axle one steel brake pipe fouling axle in full lefthand losk

Pass 24 Jan 2007 40,153 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 40,117 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 37,561 miles

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

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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R72 GFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R72 GFM, 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 R72 GFM registered?

R72 GFM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R72 GFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R72 GFM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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