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R784 EWT

1998 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

94,943 mi
Last recorded94,943 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 EWT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2017 94,943 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/bulkhead holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch holed (6.1.B.2)

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

Front fuel tank strap corrodedand weak

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,786 miles

general underbody and chassis corrosion, heavy in places.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 94,702 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

drop sides holed and corroded in places (no sharp edges or preojections)

fuel tank strap heavy corrosion (tank secure)

n/s/f and o/s/f indicators have water ingress

o/s outer sill corrosion

Fail 12 Dec 2013 94,698 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

all brake pipes heavily greased

drop sides holed and corroded in places (no sharp edges or preojections)

fuel tank strap heavy corrosion (tank secure)

n/s/f and o/s/f indicators have water ingress

o/s outer sill corrosion

Pass 10 Dec 2012 94,522 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Diff oil leak

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 94,522 miles

Both front inner wings corroded

Diff oil leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 94,196 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 94,187 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 94,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 94,022 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 93,897 miles

suspect feel leaking on filter (new filter)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 93,603 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 93,603 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2008 93,597 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 93,425 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 93,419 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 92,680 miles

slight bind on both front brakes

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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R784 EWT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R784 EWT, 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 R784 EWT registered?

R784 EWT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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