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R89 MEW

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,842 mi
Last recorded77,842 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR89 MEW
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,842 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 77,842 miles

Centre Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 74,865 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 74,865 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 69,232 miles

4th row seat belt buckle case damaged

Corrosion to brake discs and pads wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Some lift to king pins

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 69,038 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

4th row seat belt buckle case damaged

Corrosion to brake discs and pads wearing uneven

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.D.1a)

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

Some lift to king pins

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.8.A.5b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 63,087 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 63,087 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.6)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.C.1b) DANGEROUS

4th row os inner seat belt catch casing missing

rear tyres have cracking to sidewalls

some freeplay to steering box

some play to king pins

Pass 9 Jun 2006 53,909 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 53,907 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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R89 MEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R89 MEW, 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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R89 MEW is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 March 1998.

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