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R748 GWC

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

151,715 mi
Last recorded151,715 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2022
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 GWC
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2022 151,715 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various under body corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2021 150,302 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all around vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion, but not significantly reducing vehicle structure to nsf inner wing, osf inner wing, osf arch/footwell, nsf arch/footwell,

Fail 1 Apr 2021 150,263 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule on all around vehicle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting slightly worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion, but not significantly reducing vehicle structure to nsf inner wing, osf inner wing, osf arch/footwell, nsf arch/footwell,

Pass 6 Sep 2018 147,403 miles

Front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 5 Sep 2018 147,400 miles

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis and body in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front kingpins slight lift

Front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 2 Aug 2017 146,167 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 144,405 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 141,615 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 137,480 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres slightly perrished

Pass 5 Nov 2012 136,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 135,568 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 134,918 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 134,903 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 133,212 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 130,887 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2008 130,870 miles

Nearside Axle beam has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2007 124,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 113,216 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 113,216 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R748 GWC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R748 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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What year was R748 GWC registered?

R748 GWC is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R748 GWC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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