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R737 ETG

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

65,248 mi
Last recorded65,248 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 ETG
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 65,248 miles

Corrosion throughout vehicle

Front Front Body Heavily corroded

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear body heavily corroded

Sills heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 63,923 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 63,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking load sensing valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front slight lift in king pin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 62,458 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 62,452 miles

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 61,025 miles

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 61,050 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all areas (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 61,041 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all area's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 59,501 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 58,030 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

areas of corrosion not in prescribed areas

Fail 15 Oct 2019 58,009 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn king pin slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

areas of corrosion not in prescribed areas

Pass 17 Oct 2018 56,194 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over sills wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 56,192 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all over sills wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 55,194 miles

Body has slight corrosion in many places (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 53,806 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 53,804 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 52,395 miles

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded not in persribed area

Offside Front drivers door step to sill corroded not in perscribed area

battery tray corroded not in perscribed area

off side and near side rear inner panel corroded not in perscribed area

Fail 13 Oct 2015 52,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear inner sill corroded not in persribed area

Offside Front drivers door step to sill corroded not in perscribed area

battery tray corroded not in perscribed area

off side and near side rear inner panel corroded not in perscribed area

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,531 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 48,722 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,973 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2011 44,934 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 44,929 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 42,443 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 40,456 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,071 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 35,200 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 32,392 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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R737 ETG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 R737 ETG, 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 R737 ETG registered?

R737 ETG is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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