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R901 FDM

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,501 mi
Last recorded104,501 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR901 FDM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 104,501 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 104,482 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s rear tyre flat

Pass 24 Jul 2013 98,475 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

vehicle presented with eight passenger seats four removed

Fail 23 Jul 2013 98,474 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

vehicle presented with eight passenger seats four removed

Pass 30 Jun 2012 85,453 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 85,436 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 76,731 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 73,312 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 73,312 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 70,789 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 67,652 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 67,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 64,749 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 62,941 miles

offside rear inner tyre flat

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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R901 FDM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 R901 FDM, 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 R901 FDM registered?

R901 FDM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 28 April 1998.

Is R901 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R901 FDM shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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