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R780 YOP

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,600 mi
Last recorded117,600 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR780 YOP
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2009 117,600 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 117,594 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 114,840 miles

nearside rear parking brake cable mounting damaged

drivers side of dash boeard insecure and keeps falling down

Fail 6 Sep 2008 114,765 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside rear parking brake cable mounting damaged

drivers side of dash boeard insecure and keeps falling down

Pass 5 Sep 2007 107,040 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 102,067 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 102,064 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2006 102,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect ply rating and tyre size. (4.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Off side front tyre has small cut on outer wall

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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R780 YOP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R780 YOP, 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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R780 YOP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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