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R956 KWT

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

92,023 mi
Last recorded92,023 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR956 KWT
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2012 92,023 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/F indicator lamp has slight crack but not showing any white light

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

front both sides king pin has slight play

rear bumper/rear lamps mount slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2011 91,441 miles

Nearside rear parking brake and service brake requires adjustment.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 15 Jun 2011 91,441 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake and service brake requires adjustment.

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 90,572 miles

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front headlight unit has water & condensation inside

Fail 1 Jul 2010 90,572 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn thin

nearside front headlight unit has water & condensation inside

Pass 11 May 2009 88,666 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2009 88,664 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2007 87,784 miles

Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2006 86,186 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside front kingpin has slight play

offside inner tyre pressure low

Fail 27 Sep 2006 86,186 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front kingpin has slight play

offside inner tyre pressure low

Pass 26 Aug 2005 82,974 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 82,974 miles

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

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

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

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 KWT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R956 KWT, 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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R956 KWT is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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