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R730 EWV

1997 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

82,337 mi
Last recorded82,337 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Ldv Convoy97,040 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR730 EWV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2011 82,337 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 82,330 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,245 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 65,603 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 65,601 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 59,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 52,382 miles

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

clutch pedal rubber split

hand brake travel near to excessive

Fail 15 Oct 2007 52,380 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Steering column shaft locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both fuel tank surport brackets badly corroded

clutch pedal rubber split

hand brake travel near to excessive

rear doors not opening

Pass 27 Oct 2006 47,408 miles

some play in front kingpins

Pass 10 Nov 2005 42,148 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 42,103 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R730 EWV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R730 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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What year was R730 EWV registered?

R730 EWV is a 1997 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R730 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R730 EWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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