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R737 FFL

1998 Ldv Convoy

Yellow Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

161,720 mi
Last recorded161,720 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR737 FFL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 161,720 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Corrosion holes in both front steps.

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

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

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 158,445 miles

Front bushes of both front springs slightly deteriorated.

Front tyres wearing edges.

General major corrosion outside prescribed areas.

Fail 31 Oct 2011 158,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front bushes of both front springs slightly deteriorated.

Front tyres wearing edges.

General major corrosion outside prescribed areas.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 152,087 miles

Both rear marker lamps not working.

Drivers seat worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rearmost bushes of both front leaf springs deteriorated.

Slight lift in nearside kingpin.

Slight rear brake judder.

Windscreen damaged.

Fail 28 Oct 2010 152,076 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Both rear marker lamps not working.

Drivers seat worn.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Rearmost bushes of both front leaf springs deteriorated.

Slight lift in nearside kingpin.

Slight rear brake judder.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 146,538 miles

Both rear marker lamps not working.

Drivers seat worn.

General corrosion.

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brakes juddering slightly.

Windscreen cracked.

Fail 21 Oct 2009 146,536 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Both rear marker lamps not working.

Drivers seat worn.

General corrosion.

Long parking brake travel.

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear brakes juddering slightly.

Windscreen cracked.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 142,549 miles

Both rear marker lamps not working.

Drivers seat worn.

General corrosion.

Grille insecure.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

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

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 29 Oct 2008 142,546 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both rear marker lamps not working.

Drivers seat worn.

General corrosion.

Grille insecure.

Nearside front brake binding slightly.

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

Windscreen scratched.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 138,129 miles

os mirror glass lense cracked. interior mirror missing, scuff marks on windscreen ns, os & ns front inner brake pads worn close to min., dust cap missing from ns front wheel bearing.

Fail 29 Oct 2007 138,129 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

os mirror glass lense cracked. interior mirror missing, scuff marks on windscreen ns, os & ns front inner brake pads worn close to min., dust cap missing from ns front wheel bearing.

Pass 31 Oct 2006 134,495 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 134,495 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Advise n/s/r side light not working.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 128,415 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 128,415 miles

Centre Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 FFL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Yellow with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R737 FFL, 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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R737 FFL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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