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R969 EVM

1998 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,978 mi
Last recorded135,978 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Ldv Convoy93,117 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR969 EVM
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2011 135,978 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 135,958 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Brake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing nut insecure (2.4.B.7b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 132,701 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 132,698 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 119,580 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 119,575 miles

Horn does not function (6.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.1.B.7)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Nearside Passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.5.11a)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.1.B.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.6.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.12.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 113,733 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2008 113,728 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.3)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 110,960 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2007 110,959 miles

Driver's seat security significantly reduced (6.5.14)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (6.4.B.2)

Nearside Front Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (6.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2b)

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

handbrake cable mounting bracket missing

slight damage offside front wheel rim

Pass 10 Aug 2006 103,649 miles

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 103,649 miles

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Aug 2006 103,469 miles

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

Nearside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Stub axle has slight vertical movement between a stub axle and an axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 96,477 miles

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

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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R969 EVM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R969 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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R969 EVM is a 1998 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 5 June 1998.

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