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R785 EWT

1998 Ldv Convoy

Grey Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,020 mi
Last recorded60,020 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR785 EWT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,020 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

barrel capped

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2011 58,378 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

offside tipper back corroded but no sharp edge

spare wheel missing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,246 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 55,586 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 55,564 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside headlight damp in lens

Pass 28 Mar 2008 55,384 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 55,355 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

slight mov ement in o/s n/s rear u shaped roll bar bushes

Pass 15 Mar 2007 54,886 miles

rear tailgate corroding

slight play in steering

Pass 13 Mar 2006 53,803 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 EWT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Grey with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R785 EWT registered?

R785 EWT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R785 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R785 EWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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