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R79 EOL

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,563 mi
Last recorded91,563 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 EOL
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 91,563 miles

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust tail pipe missing and silencer hitting suspension mounting.

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside front indicator lens broken.

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

Offside rear bumper corner loose.

Oil leak

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

Rear outer door handle broken.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspesion level valve linkage damaged.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wiper linkage worn.

Fail 1 Dec 2011 91,563 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Battery insecure

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

Exhaust tail pipe missing and silencer hitting suspension mounting.

Nearside Front Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside front indicator lens broken.

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

Offside rear bumper corner loose.

Oil leak

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

Rear outer door handle broken.

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Suspesion level valve linkage damaged.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

wiper linkage worn.

Pass 24 Nov 2010 86,561 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,556 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 79,198 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,262 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2008 79,136 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2007 70,481 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 64,615 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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R79 EOL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R79 EOL, 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 R79 EOL registered?

R79 EOL is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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