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R956 EVM

1998 Ldv Convoy

Blue Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,582 mi
Last recorded108,582 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 EVM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 108,582 miles

nearside door step area corroded

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear cab floor rusted above tank

nearside sill area corroded not in a main load area

Fail 25 Feb 2016 108,523 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear cab floor rusted above tank

nearside door step area corroded

nearside sill area corroded not in a main load area

Pass 6 Mar 2015 104,037 miles

Oil leak

near side door step area corroded

nearside sill corroded not in a main load area

Fail 3 Mar 2015 104,037 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

near side door step area corroded

nearside sill corroded not in a main load area

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,422 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 99,402 miles

Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Off side step corroded and holed

Prop centre bearing support corroded but not excessive,

Pass 13 Mar 2013 96,048 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 91,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 87,828 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 87,828 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 84,292 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 84,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 81,207 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 80,294 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 80,294 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 78,705 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight damage n/s rear lamp lens

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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R956 EVM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in Blue with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R956 EVM, 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 R956 EVM registered?

R956 EVM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R956 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R956 EVM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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