MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
257,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Emergency exit sign missing (6.2.D.3)
Nearside Upper passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
vehicle presented with only nine seats rear seats and belts taken out
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Nearside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
Offside Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)
Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Lower Power steering ram(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?
Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R953 XRV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.
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 R953 XRV, 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 R953 XRV registered?
R953 XRV is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 30 March 1998.
Is R953 XRV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R953 XRV shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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