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R873 BVS

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

58,555 mi
Last recorded58,555 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR873 BVS
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 58,555 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,889 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 56,889 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,544 miles

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

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

Fail 11 Sep 2013 58,544 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f mirror cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2012 54,807 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 54,807 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 52,499 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 49,664 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 49,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Feb 2009 46,864 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 46,864 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning lamp or other device has operated (3.3.E.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2009 47,887 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 42,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 37,589 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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R873 BVS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R873 BVS, 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 R873 BVS registered?

R873 BVS is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R873 BVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 BVS shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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