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R873 VFP

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,103 mi
Last recorded51,103 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 51,103 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 36,354 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 36,354 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 28,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front discs scored

only 5 seats fitted at time of test

Fail 4 Apr 2011 28,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front discs scored

Fail 11 Feb 2011 28,543 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake warning light tempremental

nearside brake system not working as it should

nearside chassis cross member damaged

rear brake lock imbalance 91%

Pass 27 Jan 2010 19,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 12,050 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 6,665 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 2,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 767 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 VFP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R873 VFP, 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 VFP registered?

R873 VFP is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R873 VFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R873 VFP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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