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R785 DPV

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,436 mi
Last recorded106,436 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 DPV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 106,436 miles

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired O/S INNER WHEEL ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2019 101,992 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

corrosion to both inner wheel arches

oil leak

play in top steering bush

propshaft close exhaust

Pass 17 Aug 2017 100,308 miles

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

oil leaks

play in top steering bush

propshaft close to exhaust

Fail 10 Aug 2017 100,287 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play king pin (2.2.B.1g)

corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

oil leaks

play in top steering bush

propshaft close to exhaust

Pass 18 Jul 2016 99,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Outer tyre

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion under wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside oil leaks

Pass 3 Jul 2015 98,622 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 96,928 miles

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

Slight Play In Offside Front King Pin

Pass 6 Jun 2013 95,238 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 93,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 87,999 miles

slight play in steering colum/ steering wheel area

underside undersealed

Fail 28 Aug 2010 87,991 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

slight play in steering colum/ steering wheel area

underside undersealed

Pass 3 Jun 2009 87,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 80,715 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 72,870 miles

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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R785 DPV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R785 DPV, 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 R785 DPV registered?

R785 DPV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R785 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 DPV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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