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R742 GWC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

100,312 mi
Last recorded100,312 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR742 GWC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 100,312 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 99,679 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

prop shaft uj worn slightly. grease nipple snapped

Pass 30 Jun 2011 94,355 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 May 2010 91,432 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 91,337 miles

Nearside Rear Body has sharp edges or projections caused by corrosion or damage making the vehicle dangerous to other road users (6.5.10)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Offside Front Direction indicator not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2008 85,981 miles

nearside second row seat has been removed could not re/test

Fail 12 Sep 2008 85,880 miles

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

Nearside Passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.5.11b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching incomplete (5.1.B.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Rear Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 May 2007 82,977 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)

Pass 19 May 2006 78,045 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 78,045 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

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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R742 GWC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R742 GWC, 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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R742 GWC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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