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R837 EGV

1998 Ldv Convoy

Red Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

48,800 mi
Last recorded48,800 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 EGV
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 48,800 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

water in nearside headlamp

Fail 23 Jun 2011 48,799 miles

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

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

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

water in nearside headlamp

windscreen rubber badly split

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,939 miles

1st row of seats removed

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

brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2010 44,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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

brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2009 42,391 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 42,362 miles

Offside Glazing/screen/partition not made of safety glass or safety glazing (6.9.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn rubber bush (2.6.4)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 34,929 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 34,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.1.B.6b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt cut causing the fibres to separate (5.1.B.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.1.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2006 31,109 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 31,109 miles

Offside Rear Emergency exit door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.D.1a)

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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R837 EGV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Red with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R837 EGV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R837 EGV registered?

R837 EGV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 11 June 1998.

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