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R741 DWY

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,423 mi
Last recorded177,423 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 DWY
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2012 177,423 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 177,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 176,961 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2011 176,867 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2010 176,128 miles

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

slighit play in steering box

Pass 28 Feb 2009 175,591 miles

Battery insecure

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/f disc very rusty good brake readings

Pass 9 Jun 2007 175,296 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 174,879 miles

battery insecure

slight leak from steering box

slight lift on n/s king pin

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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R741 DWY is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R741 DWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R741 DWY registered?

R741 DWY is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R741 DWY safe to buy?

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