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R965 DGX

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

89,855 mi
Last recorded89,855 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 DGX
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 89,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

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

exhaust front pipe fractured

Fail 31 Dec 2012 89,845 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

exhaust front pipe fractured

Pass 20 Oct 2011 78,532 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 63,716 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Fail 20 Sep 2010 63,629 miles

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

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

BATTERY INSECURE

BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORROADED

SLIGHT FREE PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH FRONT KING PINS

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 3 Jun 2009 61,123 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Jun 2008 57,609 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 54,620 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 50,932 miles

Load sensing valve appears seized, but brake performance ok.

Fail 14 Jun 2006 50,787 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded which significantly reduces the original strength (3.1.7)

Brake load sensing valve appears to be seized but not sure. Brake performance is ok.

battery insecure

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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R965 DGX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R965 DGX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R965 DGX registered?

R965 DGX is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is R965 DGX safe to buy?

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